Kuku
A native, local-first macOS Markdown editor with tool-calling AI and diff previews.
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60
User Rating
3.0
Free/Trial Support
Not Supported
Starting Price
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Last Updated
Sep 07, 2026
Overview
What is Kuku?
Kuku is a truly native, local-first markdown editor designed for macOS, built using Tauri for superior performance and minimal resource consumption compared to Electron applications. It adheres to an open format, storing notes as plain .md files with support for wikilinks, backlinks, and a graph view, ensuring data remains secure on the user's disk without cloud lock-in. Kuku features an advanced AI agent (powered by Gemini with tool calling) capable of searching vaults, reading files, and creating documents. All AI modifications are presented as Cursor-style diffs for user review and acceptance, enhancing control and trust. It also includes local, offline speech-to-text using Whisper and highly efficient full-text search.
What is Kuku used for?
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Top Features
- Native macOS App built with Tauri (fast and lightweight)
- Local-first storage using Plain Markdown (.md files, no lock-in)
- AI Agent (Gemini with tool calling) for vault search and content generation
- Cursor-style Edit Preview showing AI changes as diffs
- Bidirectional Links, Backlinks, and Graph View
- Local Whisper STT for offline speech-to-text recognition
How to use Kuku?
Users must download and install Kuku for macOS (either via the website or using Homebrew). Notes are written in standard Markdown format. Users utilize bidirectional links by typing [[ for navigation and structure. The AI Agent is activated via prompts to perform complex tasks like searching the vault, summarizing documents, or creating new files, with suggested changes displayed as reviewable diffs.
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Use Cases
- Connecting and organizing complex ideas using graph visualization and wikilinks.
- Using AI commands to instantly summarize meeting notes or generate new project documents.
- Taking and transcribing notes offline using the local speech-to-text functionality.
- Transitioning from Obsidian without migrating data, as Kuku is compatible with existing Obsidian vaults and syntax.
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