Rucola
Rucola is a free, open-source notes and writing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Terminal-based markdown note manager. It has 540 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at Linus-Mussmaecher/rucola.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Notes & writing
- Actively maintained
About Rucola
Terminal-based markdown note manager to view statistics, explore connections, and launch editing/viewing applications. A default light theme is also included. [!TIP] Default themes will adjust to your terminal colors, but the entire style can be fully customized.
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What is Rucola?
Rucola is a free, open-source notes and writing app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Terminal-based markdown note manager. It has 540 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at Linus-Mussmaecher/rucola.
Is Rucola free and open source?
Yes. Rucola's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Rucola?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.10.0).
Is Rucola still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Aug 25, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.