AnythingLLM is a local-first platform for using AI agents and language models in a self-managed workspace.
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NeverWrite is a local-first workspace for writing and research with AI agents, documents, and review tools.
About Never Write
NeverWrite is an open-source agentic Markdown workspace for people who keep local vaults and work with multiple AI agents. It combines a Markdown-first editor, knowledge navigation, agent sessions, and explicit review of AI changes in one multipane app. The desktop release supports macOS 13 or later, Windows, and Linux (x64/ARM64). It is licensed under Apache-2.0.
The project describes its files as staying local, and the source does not mention optional cloud backup. Agent sessions depend on the providers you configure: some require their own CLI login or API key, and Pi requires a separate CLI install. Building from source requires Node.js 22.12 or later, Rust and Cargo, and pnpm 10.33.0 for the web clipper.
Key features
- Edit Markdown, Mermaid, CSV, code, PDFs, images, and Excalidraw files in one workspace
- Follow wikilinks, backlinks, tags, and advanced search across a vault
- Explore connected notes in 2D or 3D graph views
- Run Codex, Claude, Grok, Kilo, OpenCode, or Pi agent sessions with saved transcripts
- Review AI edits inline, in chat, or in a dedicated review tab
- Keep or reject complete files or individual hunks of AI changes
Best for: Writers and researchers who keep local Markdown vaults and want to work with AI agents while reviewing each change they make.
Good for
- Open source under the Apache License 2.0
- Combines several file formats, navigation, agent sessions, and change review in one app
- AI edits can be accepted or rejected per file or per hunk
Watch out for
- Some agent providers require their own CLI login or API key
- Pi requires a separate CLI install and its own model and credential setup
- Running a development build alongside the same vault shares files and hidden state, so a disposable vault is advised for testing write or review flows
Never Write at a glance
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Browser extension, Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Never Write FAQ
Which platforms does the desktop release support?
The source lists macOS 13 or later, Windows, and Linux (x64/ARM64) for the desktop release.
Do I need an API key to use AI agents?
Some providers require their own CLI login or API key. You configure your preferred agent from the app settings.
How do I run NeverWrite from source?
Clone the repository, change to apps/desktop, run npm install, and then run npm run dev. The first start builds the native backend.
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