Urtext: A Revolutionary Plaintext Writing Tool
2025-05-05
Urtext is an open-source library for plaintext writing that goes beyond a simple notepad. It combines writing, research, documentation management, knowledge base building, note-taking, Zettelkasten, and more. Using a plaintext format, it's cross-platform compatible, easily version-controlled, and extensible with Python code for custom functionality. Urtext prioritizes a local-first approach and a minimal UI, with almost all operations performed within the text buffer, eliminating menus and popups. It cleverly combines content, structure, and instructions within its syntax, and supports inter-file linking and organization, making it ideal for managing large projects.
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