HelixNotes
HelixNotes is a free, open-source markdown note-taking app designed for users who want a clean editor with local file storage. It stores all notes as plain .md files on your own disk with no database or vendor lock-in, supporting features like wiki links with automatic graph visualization, daily notes with calendar integration, task management across notes, code blocks with syntax highlighting, live KaTeX math rendering, and a WYSIWYG editor that preserves readable markdown source. The app includes multiple color themes, customizable fonts and interface scaling, and cross-platform availability on desktop and Android without requiring an account.
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1 suggestionHelixNotes is currently distributed as Intel-only on macOS (working via Rosetta 2), and the official website makes no mention of a native Apple Silicon build. The developer has not posted any announcement about Apple Silicon support, and the downloadable DMG is labeled as Intel-only. Watch the official HelixNotes website and GitHub repository for updates on native Apple Silicon support. Since we are approximately 18 months away from macOS 28 (late 2027) when Rosetta 2 will be removed, you have time to check back periodically or reach out to the developer directly to ask about their Apple Silicon roadmap. If native support does not materialise before late 2027, you will need to migrate your notes (which are stored as plain markdown) to an alternative note-taking app that runs natively on Apple Silicon — open-source options like Obsidian, Logseq, or Apple's Notes all support markdown-based workflows and can import plain .md files.
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