IWE
IWE turns Markdown files into a queryable knowledge graph with editor, command-line, and agent memory tools.
About IWE
IWE is an open source tool for keeping project notes as connected Markdown documents, such as specs, plans, and decisions, in a folder on your own machine. Notes can link to each other, and one note can belong to several topics. The same files can be edited in a native Mac app, in Neovim, Helix, VS Code, or Zed, or searched and managed from the command line.
IWE can also be used with an existing Claude or Codex agent, which can read, write, and organize the notes. Notes saved by the agent are ordinary Markdown files that you can browse, correct, or delete. Neither the IWE CLI nor the Mac app includes an AI model, and connecting an agent involves that agent's own setup and account requirements. You do not need an IWE cloud account to keep your notes.
Key features
- Markdown notes that link to each other and can belong to several topics
- Native Mac app for writing and browsing notes, with keyboard shortcuts
- Connection to an existing Claude or Codex agent for drafting and reorganizing notes
- Link autocomplete, backlinks, search, and safe renaming in supported editors
- Editor support for Neovim, Helix, VS Code, and Zed
- Command-line tool for searching, creating, and reorganizing notes
Best for: Developers and writers who keep project notes in Markdown and want an option to connect them to Claude or Codex agents.
Good for
- Notes are stored as Markdown files in a folder on your machine, and an IWE cloud account is not required to keep them
- Each tool works independently, so the editor integration and CLI can be used without connecting an AI agent
- The project is open source and includes an Apache license file in its repository
Watch out for
- Connecting an AI agent involves that agent's own setup and account requirements
- Neither the IWE CLI nor the Mac app includes an AI model
- The native app is for Mac only
IWE at a glance
- Website
- github.com/iwe-org/iwe
- Category
- Development › Developer Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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IWE FAQ
Do I need an IWE cloud account to keep my notes?
No. Notes are Markdown files in a folder on your machine, and you do not need an IWE cloud account to keep them. Connecting an AI agent involves that agent's own setup and account requirements.
Does IWE include an AI model?
No. Neither the IWE CLI nor the iWe Mac app includes an AI model. When you want AI help, you use your existing Claude or Codex agent.
Can I use IWE without an AI agent?
Yes. Each of the four ways of working with IWE works on its own, including the editor integrations and the CLI.
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