Zettlr
Zettlr provides a workbench for writing and organizing documents for publication.
About Zettlr
Zettlr is an open-source workbench for writing and organizing documents for publication. It supports citations with reference managers such as Zotero and JabRef, drafting with LaTeX and Word templates, and export through Pandoc, LaTeX, and Textbundle, along with full-text search and Zettelkasten-style note organization.
It provides installers for macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon), Windows (x64), and several Linux formats, but does not support 32-bit systems. A separate LaTeX installation may be needed to unlock all export profiles, and platforms without a provided installer require building from source.
Key features
- Integration with reference managers such as Zotero and JabRef
- Export with Pandoc, LaTeX, and Textbundle
- Support for LaTeX and Word templates
- Full-text search across notes and documents
- Zettelkasten support for organizing linked notes
- Snippets for inserting reusable boilerplate text
Best for: Researchers and writers who need citation support and template-based export for publications.
Good for
- Open-source code that welcomes community contributions
- Available in over a dozen languages
- Offers installers for macOS Intel and Apple Silicon, Windows x64, and multiple Linux formats
Watch out for
- 32-bit systems are not supported
- All export profiles may require a separate LaTeX installation
- Platforms without a provided binary require building the app from source
Zettlr at a glance
- Website
- github.com/Zettlr/Zettlr
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Text Editors
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Zettlr FAQ
Which systems can run Zettlr?
macOS, Windows, and most Linux distributions. Binaries are provided for macOS Intel and Apple Silicon, Windows x64, Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora/Red Hat, and AppImage. 32-bit is not supported.
Do I need LaTeX to use all export options?
A separate LaTeX installation may be needed to unlock all export profiles of the app.
Can I build Zettlr myself?
Yes. After installing the required dependencies, the app can be built for your computer using the command yarn package.
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