MiaoYan
About MiaoYan
MiaoYan is a lightweight Markdown note-taking application designed for macOS. It focuses on providing a clean, distraction-free writing environment with local-first data storage and no data collection.
The app supports real-time split editor and preview modes, allowing users to edit Markdown while seeing formatted output. It is built with native Swift for performance and integrates with cloud storage services through local folder sync.
Key features
- Local-first storage with no data collection
- Split editor and preview mode with scroll sync
- Support for LaTeX and Mermaid diagrams
- Minimalist three-column layout with dark mode
- Wikilink backlinks for note connections
- Keyboard shortcuts and auto-formatting
- Version history for notes
- Command-line interface for note operations
Download V4.0.0
Jun 19, 2026macOSmacOS
Frequently asked questions
- Is MiaoYan free?
- Yes. MiaoYan is free and open-source software, distributed under the MIT license.
- Which platforms does MiaoYan support?
- MiaoYan provides downloads for macOS.
- What is the latest version of MiaoYan?
- The latest version is V4.0.0, released on Jun 19, 2026.
- What platforms does MiaoYan support?
- MiaoYan is currently available for macOS 11.5 and later versions.
- How can I install MiaoYan?
- MiaoYan can be installed via the Mac App Store, Homebrew (brew install --cask miaoyan), or by downloading the DMG from GitHub Releases.
- Does MiaoYan support cloud synchronization?
- MiaoYan uses a local-first approach and works with any cloud drive service (like iCloud, Nutstore, or Dropbox) by reading/writing to a synced folder that you specify in preferences.
- What license does MiaoYan use?
- MiaoYan is released under the MIT License.
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