macOS • Local-first • Markdown

Turn scattered Markdown into a fast, searchable library.

Folio is a lightweight Markdown reader built for speed—so you can organize docs locally and find the right note in seconds.

See what it does

Simple Markdown Viewer

Open and read Markdown instantly with a clean, distraction-free layout—perfect for docs, notes, and README files.

Read Markdown clearly—no setup, no clutter.
Folio simple Markdown viewer screenshot

Organize by Folders / Tags

Keep your library structured the way you think. Group by folder, add tags, and build a system that scales as your notes grow.

Sort by folder, label with tags, stay organized.
Folio folders and tags organization screenshot

Find Things Fast

Stop hunting through directories. Search across your library and jump straight to the document you need right now.

Search your library and jump to the answer.
Folio fast search screenshot

Local Markdown Hub (Full Privacy)

Your library stays on your Mac. Folio is designed for a local workflow—so your docs remain private and under your control.

Local-first by design—your notes stay on your Mac.
Folio local Markdown hub screenshot

Git Import → Auto-extract & Save Locally

Pull Markdown from a Git repo and keep a local copy in your library. Great for syncing project docs and keeping references available offline.

Import from Git, extract Markdown, keep it local.
Folio Git import screenshot

FAQ

What kind of Markdown does Folio handle?

Folio is built for fast reading of Markdown documents so you can browse docs and notes comfortably.

How do folders and tags work together?

Use folders for structure and tags for cross-cutting topics—so the same doc can be found both ways.

Is search fast on large libraries?

Folio is designed to help you find docs quickly, even as your local library grows over time.

Does Folio upload my notes or track me?

No—Folio is designed as a local Markdown hub, keeping your library on your Mac for full privacy.

What does “Git import” mean?

It lets you bring Markdown docs from a Git repository and save them locally in your library.

Will Git import overwrite my files?

Git import is intended to extract and save Markdown locally; it’s for building a local reference copy.