your files, your folders.
keep your notes on your computer.
one app for
everything you write.
hibi is alpha software.
bugs, slowdowns, and crashes can happen. addons are especially experimental and still being improved. if something breaks, please file an issue so i can keep track and work on a fix.
if you need a stable app, please check back later. this is a hobby project, so i can’t promise immediate fixes or new features. contributions and pull requests are always welcome.
built around writing.
hibi gives you one fast place to write, edit, preview, and organize documents, with the flexibility of a code editor.
for writers who want control.
start with a simple writing app, then add the tools and formats you need. your files stay in your own folders.
how hibi compares.
| app | how hibi differs |
|---|---|
| notion | notion organizes pages and databases in a workspace. hibi edits documents directly in your local folders. |
| obsidian | obsidian connects local markdown notes with links and plugins. hibi focuses on writing across document formats, with open source code. |
| typora | typora focuses on markdown editing and live previews. hibi adds other document formats and writing tools through addons. |
| vscode | vscode is built around software development. hibi brings a customizable editor to writing and working with documents. |
| word | word focuses on formatted documents and collaboration. hibi gives you a customizable workspace for markdown and other text-based formats. |
| overleaf | overleaf is an online latex editor built for collaboration. hibi is a local writing app for markdown, typst, and other document formats. |
features
beyond markdown.
write in typst, latex, mdx, and more.
batteries included.
browse addonsfree and open source.
view sourcefor writers.
write stories, essays, and notes. keep your drafts and research together in one workspace.
writing guidefor editors.
revise in formatted or source view. review changes with git and revisit earlier drafts with version history.
version historyfor developers.
write documentation and export it as a site you can host. edit your coding agents’ markdown files in the same workspace.
export documentationfor ai power users.
write and organize prompts, agent instructions, and context files for the ai tools you use.
workspace guidefrequently asked questions
is hibi free?
yes.
where are my notes stored?
your notes are saved as markdown files on your computer.
how do i enable addons?
open settings → addons and turn on the ones you want.
what stage is hibi in?
hibi is in alpha.