LibreAI / Local LLM / solomd
// local-llm ยท zhitongblog/solomd

solomd

Local-first markdown editor that coding assistants can drive directly.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 1.2k starsโ‘‚ 78 forksMITupdated 2026-10
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

solomd is an open-source local llm project by zhitongblog (zhitongblog/solomd on GitHub). It has 1,153 GitHub stars and 78 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

GitHub stars
1,153
Forks
78
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Local LLM
Listing
Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install SoloMD

    Get the tiny local-first editor.

  2. Open your vault

    Point it at your markdown notes.

  3. Add provider keys

    Bring keys for any of 14 AI providers.

  4. Let agents drive

    Claude Code or Cursor edits via MCP.

// features

Why people love it

Local-first

Your notes stay on your device.

Tiny footprint

Around 15 MB total.

MCP server

Agents drive your vault directly.

14 providers

Bring your own keys freely.

Markdown native

Plain files, no lock-in.

Cross-platform

Works across desktop and mobile.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/zhitongblog/solomd.git
    cd solomd
  2. Step 2 โ€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command โ€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

How do agents access my notes?

Through the bundled MCP server, which exposes the vault to assistants.

Is solomd free for commercial use?

MIT licensed โ€” commercial use allowed.

Which assistants are supported?

Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor are named.

Is it really 15 MB?

That is the advertised size; impressively small for what it does.

Can I use it on mobile?

Cross-platform support includes Android and iOS per its topics.

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// alternatives

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Get solomd

Free and open โ€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.