Haptic

Haptic is a minimal, local-first markdown note-taking application designed around privacy and speed. It provides a lightweight, distraction-free editor for personal notes with both a web-hosted interface and a native desktop wrapper.

Key Features

• Local-first storage model using an embedded/local database for private note storage
• Minimal, fast markdown editor focused on keyboard and touch workflows
• Cross-target approach: web interface plus a Tauri-based desktop application
• Modern frontend stack with Svelte and a Tailwind-based design system for theming and layout
• Component-driven UI using a shadcn-inspired component library approach
• Deployment options include a prebuilt Docker image and one-click Vercel deployments

(haptic.md)

Use Cases

• Personal note-taking and personal knowledge management with local-only storage
• Lightweight markdown editing for writers and developers who prefer a distraction-free interface
• Running a private, self-hosted web instance for personal access or small-team usage

Limitations and Considerations

• Syncing across devices, note sharing, and full mobile app support are on the project roadmap but not yet available; current functionality focuses on local storage and single-device workflows
• The desktop app uses Tauri (native wrapper) and some platform targets (Windows/Linux mobile clients) are listed as planned rather than fully supported

(github.com)

Haptic is a pragmatic, privacy-minded markdown editor that prioritizes local-first storage and a minimal UI. It is suited for users who want a lightweight, self-hosted notes app with a modern Svelte/Tailwind frontend and simple deployment options.