FAQ

Short answers. Longer ones live in the chapters linked below.

Is Capture free?

Yes. Capture and Explore stay free. Pro unlocks Think, live dictation, and multi-model settings.

Where are my files?

~/Documents/Markdown Locker — plain .md files. See Local-first.

Do you store my notes in the cloud?

No. Notes stay on your Mac. Model providers only see what is sent in a Think request when you use a key.

macOS says it could not verify the app

Expected for the current download until Apple developer signing is finished. Open the app once, then go to System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down, and choose Open Anyway. Full steps: Getting started.

Why do I need an API key?

For model-powered Think (and AI Tidy / some dictation paths). We don’t resell tokens. API keys.

How does Pro unlock work?

Pay via Stripe in the app, then paste the license key we send. Pricing.

Can I use Obsidian or another editor on the same folder?

Yes. It’s a normal folder of markdown files.

Mac only?

Yes for now — native Mac app focus.