Apostrophe
Open-source GNOME Markdown editor for Linux with a clean writing view, focus mode, spellcheck, document statistics and export options.
About Apostrophe
Apostrophe is a Markdown text editor for the GNOME desktop on Linux. It provides a writing view intended to reduce distractions, with a focus mode, a live preview of the rendered document, and dark, light and sepia themes.
The editor includes common text editor tools such as spellchecking and document statistics. Documents can be exported to PDF, Word and LibreOffice formats, LaTeX, and HTML slideshows. The homepage lists Linux as the platform. It is free and open source, and the app is installed from Flathub.
Key features
- Distraction-free focus mode for writing
- Live preview of rendered Markdown while typing
- Dark, light and sepia color themes
- Spellchecking and document statistics
- Export to PDF, Word, LibreOffice, LaTeX and HTML slideshows
- Toolbar for inserting elements such as tables
Best for: Linux users of the GNOME desktop who write in Markdown and need to export finished documents to other formats.
Good for
- Free to use and open source, with source code published on GitLab
- Includes a live preview alongside the editing view
- Supports several export formats, including LaTeX and HTML slideshows
Watch out for
- Listed only for Linux platforms
Apostrophe at a glance
- Website
- apps.gnome.org/Apostrophe
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Text Editors
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Last checked
- Oct 7, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 7, 2026
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Apostrophe FAQ
How is Apostrophe installed?
The homepage says the latest version can be installed from Flathub.
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