An iA Writer alternative for developers

iA Writer nails calm, focused markdown writing. Tybre.md keeps that clean feel with syntax-reveal WYSIWYG, then adds the things developers reach for — a built-in terminal, an inline browser, and a multi-project workspace — in a native 5MB app.

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Clean, focused WYSIWYG markdown writing

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Built-in terminal to run Claude Code, git, and npm

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Inline browser preview without leaving the window

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Wikilink graph view to connect notes

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Instant multi-project switching with Ctrl+1–9

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Native 5MB app, free for personal use

Frequently asked questions

Does Tybre.md keep the focused writing feel of iA Writer?

Yes. Its syntax-reveal WYSIWYG mode shows clean prose and only reveals markup when your cursor is on it, so writing stays distraction-free.

What does it add over iA Writer?

A built-in terminal for AI CLI agents like Claude Code, an inline browser preview, and a multi-project workspace with instant switching.

How much is it?

Tybre.md is free for personal use — the whole local app, forever. An optional Tybre Cloud subscription ($5/mo · $40/yr) adds multi-device sync. Using it inside an organization is covered by a one-time enterprise adoption plan.

Which platforms are supported?

macOS, Windows, and Linux — a native 5MB Tauri build.

30-second install

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One line in your terminal — no email, no card.

$ curl -fsSL https://tybre.md/install.sh | bash

Prefer a file? Download the DMG

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