Hibi is a free, open-source desktop writing and note-taking app designed for individuals seeking more control over their document organization and creation. It is an alternative to apps like Obsidian and Joplin, combining standard knowledge management features with a flexible editing experience that surpasses markdown.

hello product hunt! i'm pleased to launch hibi.

hibi is a free, open-source markdown/latex/typst/and more editor that keeps files in your own folders and it is my beloved hobby project that i use everyday and i'm proud to launch it on product hunt.

someone even built doom for hibi! https://github.com/ralphbibera/h...

we now also have recommended nightlies: https://github.com/schmayterling...

it is generally available to use and somewhat in a stable alpha state which you can download here: https://github.com/schmayterling... but make sure to back up your notes first.

what would make hibi useful for your notes or documentation workflow? feedback on editing, quick capture, and working with existing folders would be especially helpful.

please also star hibi on github! https://github.com/schmayterling... it would help a lot!

hope you guys enjoy trying it out! i'll be monitoring this at least once a day!

Love that files stay in plain local folders, and that it goes beyond markdown to Typst and LaTeX. That's the gap I feel with most note apps. Respect for being upfront that it's alpha and a hobby project. Can the community build addons today, or is the API still settling?

hibi

an open-source obsidian alternative

an open-source obsidian alternative