Show HN: Hibi – An open-source obsidian alternative

Category: devtools

Tags: markdown, note-taking, electron, obsidian-alternative, local-first

Score: 5.8/10 (Innovation: 4, Technical: 7, Documentation: 6, Utility: 6)

Hibi is an open-source, cross-platform desktop markdown editor positioned as an Obsidian alternative, featuring side-by-side source and rendered views, local-first notes, and best-effort Obsidian vault compatibility. It's a substantial Electron-style app with multi-language editing (Markdown/LaTeX), workspace folders, and multi-platform builds (.deb, .flatpak, AppImage, signed macOS builds).

Target audience: developers, writers, and knowledge workers seeking a local-first markdown/notes editor

Repository: https://github.com/schmayterling/hibi · JavaScript · NOASSERTION · 95 stars

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