Observed arrival · 2026-10-10
writui: a writing app for the terminal
writui is a terminal writing app that keeps posts in plain Markdown, says it encrypts them with a password, and offers named versions and export.
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- Writers who prefer working in a terminal
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- The homepage advises keeping a copy and says a forgotten password cannot be recovered.
Field notes
The app offers mouse and keyboard controls, with a Ctrl+K menu for available actions. Its interface is described as using the terminal's own colors and font, and the word count and shortcuts appear while Ctrl is held. The homepage says the project is early and recommends keeping a copy of writing users cannot afford to lose.
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