Project Description
Encrypted.md is a free, Open Source markdown note-taking app with end-to-end encryption and a local-first design. It was built to help developers, educators, organizers, and privacy-conscious individuals keep sensitive information secure, without relying on the cloud.
The app stores your notes as encrypted files, preserving your folder structure and keeping everything offline by default. Whether you're writing performance feedback, journaling private thoughts, or documenting activist work, Encrypted.md ensures your content is only ever decrypted in memory, and only with your passphrase.
This project reflects our mission to make privacy-respecting software accessible to everyone, especially those working on education, accessibility, and digital rights.
Project Roadmap
While Encrypted.md is already functional for secure local note-taking, the roadmap focuses on improving usability, accessibility, and advanced export options.
Current Focus
- End-to-end encrypted
.mdfiles - Passphrase-based unlock (cached only in memory)
- File-based storage (no database required)
- Export to plaintext Markdown when needed
- Cross-platform Wails desktop app (macOS, Linux, Windows)
Planned Features
- Syntax highlighting and Markdown preview
- Auto-lock after inactivity
- Drag-and-drop note import/export
- Templates for use cases (e.g., direct report feedback, journaling)
- Accessibility improvements (keyboard navigation, screen reader support)
Team
Software for Progress Foundation
This project was developed internally by Software for Progress Foundation as a practical demonstration of privacy-respecting, Open Source software. It’s designed to empower users with tools that protect sensitive data while staying simple and accessible.
Website: softwareforprogress.org
Project Links
Live Demo: Coming Soon
Source Code: github.com/softwareforprogress/encrypted.md