Zettlr

Zettlr

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Zettlr is a one-stop publication workbench with integrated note-taking, citations, and a powerful search.


Overview

Description

Zettlr is a one-stop publication workbench with integrated note-taking, citations, and a powerful search. It offers privacy-first writing features and adapts easily to your workflow. With multi-language support and flexible exports, it suits academic, professional, and creative tasks. Themes, dark mode, and snippets further personalize your writing space. It’s built for seamless text management on multiple platforms.

Features

  • Privacy-First Design: Your notes remain under your control for secure text management.
  • Effortless Citation Management: Integrates with Zotero, JabRef, and other reference tools.
  • Flexible Export Options: Supports Pandoc, LaTeX, Word templates, and Textbundle.
  • Snippets & Code Highlighting: Automate common text insertions and highlight syntax.
  • Zettelkasten Support: Manage knowledge effectively with a robust note-linking system.
  • Multi-Language Interface: Available in over a dozen languages.
  • Search & Organization: A full-text search engine helps you find anything, anywhere.
  • Customizable Themes & CSS: Tailor the interface to match your style.

Technology Stack

  • Electron (cross-platform desktop framework)
  • Node.js & Yarn (package management and build system)
  • Vue.js 3 (front-end)
  • TypeScript (application logic)
  • Webpack (module bundler)

Requirements

  • 64-bit operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
  • Compatible package installers for easy setup (Debian, Fedora, AppImage, etc.)
  • Optional build dependencies (Node.js, Yarn, and C++ build tools) if compiling from source