# Inkstone for Mac

> A WYSIWYG editor for the Markdown files already on your Mac.

Inkstone opens any folders of .md files as spaces with tabs and splits, rendering Markdown in place as you type. It handles tables, footnotes, math and wikilinks across folders, and has focus and typewriter modes. No account and no sync service of its own.

## Facts

- Price: $29.99 (one-time, Mac App Store)
- Developer: RecurseChat LLC
- Category: Writing & Notes
- Website: https://inkstone.md/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inkstone-markdown-editor/id6758965732
- Requires: macOS 14.0 or later
- App Store version: 1.0.0
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/inkstone/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 6758965732
```

## Questions

### How much does Inkstone cost?

Inkstone costs $29.99 as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.

### Where can I download Inkstone for Mac?

Download Inkstone from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (inkstone.md). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Inkstone from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 6758965732`.

### Which macOS version does Inkstone need?

The Mac App Store version of Inkstone requires macOS 14.0 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Inkstone?

Other writing & notes apps for Mac worth a look are Clearly (free), iA Writer (one-time purchase), Ulysses (subscription) and Bear (free + pro).

## Alternatives in Writing & Notes

- [Clearly](https://macworthy.com/apps/clearly/): A Markdown editor that opens plain .md files. (Free)
- [iA Writer](https://macworthy.com/apps/ia-writer/): Focused Markdown writing, nothing more. (One-time purchase)
- [Ulysses](https://macworthy.com/apps/ulysses/): A complete writing environment for long work. (Subscription)
- [Bear](https://macworthy.com/apps/bear/): Beautiful notes, linked and tagged. (Free + Pro)
- [MarkEdit](https://macworthy.com/apps/markedit/): TextEdit, if it spoke Markdown. (Open source)
- [NotePlan](https://macworthy.com/apps/noteplan/): Tasks, calendar and notes in plain Markdown. (Subscription)
- [Cirrus](https://macworthy.com/apps/cirrus/): A Markdown note that pops up over whatever you are doing. (Free + Pro)
- [Markdown Preview](https://macworthy.com/apps/markdown-preview/): Read .md files as formatted documents. (Open source)

Tags: markdown, editor, wikilinks