I've been writing daily again

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What this app does

I’ve been writing daily again is a Mac app that helps you build a daily writing habit by setting a goal measured in minutes. The timer only counts while you are actually typing and pauses four seconds after you stop, so only active writing time is recorded.

It uses Markdown as you type, shows a calendar of past days, and lets you export past entries as Markdown files. Each day closes at 4am and past days can be read and exported but not edited.

Privacy and syncing

Your writing lives on your Mac by default; there is no account, no ads, and no tracking. Cloud sync is optional and is purchased once inside the app if you want it.

When cloud sync is enabled, each day is encrypted on your Mac with a key unlocked only by your passphrase or recovery key. The server stores only ciphertext under opaque IDs and you sign in with a code sent to your email rather than a password.

Who will find it useful

People who want a simple, distraction-light tool to log a little writing every day and measure actual minutes spent typing will appreciate it.

It’s aimed at Mac users running macOS 14 Sonoma or later who want local-first storage with the option of an end-to-end encrypted sync across their Macs.

Questions people ask about I've been writing daily again

Is the app free?

The core app and writing features are free; cloud sync is an optional one-time purchase you can add in the app.

Can I edit past days?

No, past days close at 4am and can be read and exported as Markdown but not edited.

How secure is the cloud sync?

Sync encrypts each day on your Mac with a key only you hold; the server only stores ciphertext and you sign in with a code sent to your email.

I've been writing daily again was shared on NexURLs by Nexis on November 5, 2026, in Health & Fitness.