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v1.5macOS 26 Tahoe+Apple silicon & IntelUniversal64-bit

Installing

  1. 1Download the .dmg to start your 7-day trial, or buy once for $9.99 to unlock it forever.
  2. 2Open the .dmg and drag MinimalWriter into your Applications folder.
  3. 3Launch it from Applications, Spotlight, or Launchpad.
  4. 4Start writing — purchase before or after the trial to keep full access.

Won't open the first time? MinimalWriter is signed with a Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it opens normally. If macOS ever shows a Gatekeeper prompt, click Open.

What's new

v1.5Jul 24, 2026
  • ·Your notes are now real files with readable names. Reveal in Finder and export to Markdown or PDF. Markdown renders live as you write — toggle it in Settings. Calmer, easier-to-read AI suggestions. And pick any typeface installed on your Mac.
v1.4Jun 25, 2026
  • ·New: a 7-day free trial with full access including on-device AI. Existing users keep full access.
v1.3Jun 25, 2026
  • ·Drag notes up or down in the sidebar to reorder them. Your order is saved and stays put across edits and restarts.
v1.2Jun 21, 2026
  • ·Subtle interface polish — snappier controls, steadier live counts, and refined touches.
v1.2Jun 19, 2026
  • ·Simpler, friendlier license keys, plus polish and fixes.
v1.1Jun 18, 2026
  • ·Automatic updates via Sparkle; ambient on-device autocomplete; $9.99.