Write it down
Capture a note or open a Markdown file. Start without creating an account.
MeatPad
Catch the thought.
Keep going.
A quick note can become a plan, a Markdown document, or a code project. MeatPad gives it room to grow in one local-first Mac workspace.
As simple as a note.
As capable as you need.
Switch between everyday writing and deeper project work. These are real screens from the app.
Find your way back
Search note contents and project files. Keep useful ideas close at hand.
Bring your own tools
Use themes, trusted commands and optional language-server intelligence when your project needs them.
A workspace,
on your terms.
Useful boundaries are part of a good tool.
Is MeatPad free?
Yes. Download the Mac app directly and start using it without an account.
Does it work on my Mac?
MeatPad requires macOS 14 or later. It is a native Mac app.
Is this a full IDE?
MeatPad combines notes with a project editor. Language-server intelligence is optional and depends on the tools you configure. Pick a full IDE when your workflow needs its specialist features.
Where can I see what changed?
Read the MeatPad changelog for release details, or explore the source on GitHub.
Start with one thought.
The rest can grow from there.
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Ask about compatibility, a feature, or something that isn’t working.