kuku – A native, local-first markdown editor for macOS

Summary: Kuku is a macOS markdown editor built with Tauri, storing notes as plain .md files with wikilinks, backlinks, and graph view. Its AI agent edits, searches, and links files with reviewable diffs, offering offline-first, lightweight performance without cloud dependency or Electron.

What it does

Kuku manages markdown notes locally with native performance, supporting wikilinks, backlinks, and graph visualization. Its AI agent performs file edits and searches, displaying changes as Cursor-style diffs for review.

Who it's for

It targets users who want a fast, offline, native markdown editor with local file control on macOS.

Why it matters

Kuku solves the need for a native, markdown-based note editor without Electron or cloud lock-in, combining local control with AI-assisted editing.