Your Notes. Your Repo.
Zero Latency.
Marlin is a Local-First stream-based note-taking app. It uses your GitHub private repository as the backend, combined with Edge computing and IndexedDB for native-app-like speed.
No credit card required. Own your data forever.
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$ git commit -m "New note from Marlin" $ git push origin main # Marlin does this for you, automatically.
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No Vendor Lock-in.
Data Sovereignty.
Your notes are stored as pure Markdown files in your own GitHub private repository. No proprietary database, no data ransom. Even if Marlin shuts down, your data remains safe in your repo.
Faster than Fast.
Built on IndexedDB, our local index delivers 0ms latency for search and rendering. Works offline, and syncs securely via Edge Proxy when you're back online.
Chat with your Notes.
Forget folders. Marlin uses a time-based Stream design. Input is instant, just like messaging. Combined with a Calendar Heatmap, it visualizes your thought process.
Crafted for Developers
Backdrop blur, rounded corners, fluid animations. Pixel-perfect UI polish.
WYSIWYG with shortcuts. `*` for lists, `#` for headers.
Drag & drop images. Instant UI update, background compression & push.
Type `#` for auto-complete. Click tags to filter instantly.
Secure by Architecture
We use the API Proxy Pattern. Your GitHub Access Token is encrypted and stored securely, never exposed to the client.
FAQ
Is this free?
Yes. Marlin is essentially a client for your GitHub repository. We don't host your data, so we don't have expensive storage costs.
Does it support offline writing?
Currently supports full offline reading and search. Offline writing is coming soon.
What if I hit GitHub API rate limits?
We intelligently pause auto-sync and allow manual triggers. Your local experience remains unaffected.
Can I export my data?
You don't need to "export". Just `git clone` your repository. It's already pure Markdown.
Ready to reclaim your notes?
Join the developers who choose data sovereignty.