ghostmd: A Note-Taking App Using Plain Markdown Files for Data Longevity

Summary

The article introduces ghostmd, a note-taking application built around plain markdown files. The core philosophy emphasizes data longevity and user control, arguing that plain text files (.md) will outlast any proprietary app or format. Key benefits include no database migrations needed, no export requirements, compatibility with standard tools like grep and git, and complete user ownership of files stored locally on disk.