kayet
kayet is a free, open-source Markdown and plain text editor for macOS that hides its controls until you move the cursor to the top edge.
kayet is a free, open-source Markdown and plain text editor for macOS that hides its controls until you move the cursor to the top edge.
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kayet is a practical fit for buyers evaluating Writing, Notes, and Text Editors tools.
- What is kayet?
- kayet is a free, open-source Markdown and plain text editor for macOS that hides its controls until you move the cursor to the top edge. People who keep drafts and notes as Markdown files on a Mac use it for focused writing.
- Who is it for?
- Freelance writers who need a quiet place to draft in Markdown, because the title bar fades away and zen mode dims every paragraph except the current one
- Pricing
- unknown
Product information
What this product does
A quiet, distraction-free text editor for macOS.
Company & Maker
Who built kayet?
- Product
- kayet is a free, open-source Markdown and plain text editor for macOS that hides its controls until you move the cursor to the top edge. People who keep drafts and notes as Markdown files on a Mac use it for focused writing.
- Live since
- Nov 2026
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kayet is a free, open-source Markdown and plain text editor for macOS that hides its controls until you move the cursor to the top edge. People who keep drafts and notes as Markdown files on a Mac use it for focused writing.
Who should use
Buyer-fit is derived from approved personas and use-case evidence. Search-volume noise stays labeled separately.
Best-fit workflows
- Drafts a blog post in Markdown and exports it as a self-contained HTML page with images included
- Turns a Markdown outline into full-window presentation slides
- Exports meeting notes as a paginated PDF
- Searches a folder of notes with workspace search and quick file open
- Restores unsaved tab contents after an unexpected quit
- Freelance writers who need a quiet place to draft in Markdown, because the title bar fades away and zen mode dims every paragraph except the current one
Pricing reality
Vendor stated
Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0
Actual cost
The official site lists no paid tiers, no feature gating and no telemetry
Hidden costs
2 hidden cost warnings — unlock to view
Pricing reality
Last updated Nov 2026
Starting price
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