Prosaic – A minimalist terminal writing app for focused Markdown editing

Summary: Prosaic is a terminal-based Markdown editor designed for writers seeking a distraction-free environment. It features live outlines, word count, focus mode, daily writing metrics, and stores files as plain Markdown without accounts or cloud dependencies.

What it does

Prosaic provides a minimalist writing interface in the terminal with Markdown support, live outline, word count, and focus mode. It tracks daily writing progress and integrates with Git, storing files locally as plain Markdown.

Who it's for

It is intended for writers who use multiple devices and prefer a lightweight, terminal-based tool without cloud lock-in or telemetry.

Why it matters

Prosaic solves the need for a consistent, distraction-free writing environment accessible across platforms without relying on cloud services or complex software.