# LocalEditor for Mac

Canonical page: https://macbase.app/apps/localeditor

> A local workspace for notes, sketches, and code

- Price: $25, after a 14-day free trial
- Requires: macOS 14 Sonoma or later
- Languages: English
- Apple silicon: runs natively
- Notarized by Apple: yes
- Verified on MacBase: yes
- Developer: Nikhil Yadav
- Categories: [Notes & Knowledge](https://macbase.app/categories/notes-knowledge), [Developer Tools](https://macbase.app/categories/developer-tools), [Design & Graphics](https://macbase.app/categories/design-graphics)

## Deal for MacBase members

15% off, until 2026-12-31. The code is on the MacBase page for anyone signed in with a free account.

## About

LocalEditor is a local Mac workspace for notes, sketches, and coding projects. It opens folders or individual files directly, so Markdown, HTML, code, and configuration files stay in their existing locations and update live as agents work.

The app combines formatted Markdown editing, readable views for config files, live HTML previews, Canvas for wireframes and diagrams, Scratchpad notes, and ⌘K search across projects. MCP connects agents such as Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor, with configurable access to local folders and files.

## An alternative to

- [Zed](https://macbase.app/alternatives/zed): 1 alternative on MacBase
- [Obsidian](https://macbase.app/alternatives/obsidian): 3 alternatives on MacBase
- [Craft](https://macbase.app/alternatives/craft): 1 alternative on MacBase

## Get it

- Download: https://localeditor.app/downloads/LocalEditor.dmg
- Website: https://localeditor.app

Listed by [Nikhil Yadav](https://macbase.app/@nikhilshares).

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