kuku

kuku

Obsidian — but a lot has changed

552upvotes
Launched January 28, 2026

About kuku

Kuku is a native, local-first markdown editor designed for macOS users who prioritize privacy, speed, and flexibility. Built with Tauri instead of Electron, it offers a lightweight, offline-capable experience where notes are stored as plain markdown files, supporting wikilinks, backlinks, and visual graph views. Its standout feature is an integrated AI agent that not only chats but actively searches, edits, and links files, presenting changes with Cursor-style diffs for transparent review. This combination of traditional note-taking with AI-driven enhancements makes Kuku ideal for writers, researchers, and productivity enthusiasts seeking a seamless, privacy-focused environment. Its offline-first design ensures data security and quick access, while its modern UI and robust features offer an Obsidian-like experience minus the bloat and cloud dependencies.

Screenshots

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Pros

  • Native macOS app built with Tauri for improved speed and stability
  • Offline-first with no reliance on cloud storage, ensuring privacy
  • Integrated AI agent that searches, edits, and links files intelligently
  • Supports markdown with wikilinks, backlinks, and graph view features
  • Transparent change tracking with Cursor-style diffs

Cons

  • Limited to macOS, no Windows or Linux versions currently
  • Still a relatively new tool, with a smaller community compared to established options
  • May require some learning curve for users unfamiliar with markdown or AI integrations

Use Cases

1Knowledge management and personal wiki building
2Research note organization with advanced linking and graph views
3Creative writing and drafting with AI-assisted editing
4Offline note-taking for privacy-conscious users
5Project documentation and task tracking
6AI-powered search and content linking within a local knowledge base

Pricing

Likely operates on a freemium model with core features available for free, and premium features or AI capabilities offered via paid plans, though specific pricing details are not publicly confirmed.

Quick Info

Upvotes552
Comments86
Launched1/28/2026

Topics

ProductivityWritingNotes

Alternatives

Obsidian
Logseq
Foam
Zettlr
Joplin

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