Zettlr is a privacy-focused writing application that serves as a complete publication workbench, supporting authors from initial notes to final manuscript submission.

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About Zettlr

A comprehensive writing and publishing platform that combines note-taking, manuscript preparation, and academic publishing tools in one privacy-respecting application. It's designed to streamline the entire writing process while maintaining full control over your content without forced cloud synchronization.

Key Features

  • Privacy-first approach with no forced cloud sync or telemetry
  • Complete publication workflow from ideation to final manuscript
  • First-class citation management integration
  • Advanced note organization and retrieval system
  • Academic publishing-ready export capabilities
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Journal submission process tracking
  • Customizable writing environment
  • Open-source and free to use