Write and read without noise

Essays is a native macOS client for Memos, focused on capturing thoughts, daily logs, and inspiration with a calm UI.

An editor that stays out of your way

A three-column layout keeps navigation, timeline, and details always within reach.

Browse memos chronologically and keep context while you write.

Preview images instantly with a dedicated attachments gallery.

Summarize, rewrite, and expand with local Foundation Models.

Empty states guide the next step without noise or clutter.

Native support for macOS, iPadOS, and iOS with a unified experience.

A responsive NavigationSplitView layout for sidebar, timeline, and details.

LiquidGlass aesthetics with glassmorphism, thin materials, and micro-animations.

On-device Foundation Models for private text intelligence.

Capture ideas instantly with customizable global hotkeys.

A dedicated sidebar grid for browsing image memos.

Quick Look for images and MapKit popovers for location tags.

Monthly calendar in the sidebar for filtering daily logs.

Chronological memos grouped by date.

Complete support for English and Simplified Chinese.

Direct connection to your self-hosted Memos server via access tokens.

All AI processing happens locally on your Mac to keep your data private.

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