Notula

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What Notula is

Notula is a free WYSIWYG Markdown editor for documentation kept in Git repositories. It displays formatted Markdown while leaving ordinary files on disk, and supports comments, replies, resolved threads, and document-history review. The desktop app works with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, SSH keys, Git LFS, submodules, and repositories without a remote. Installed Claude Code or Codex can edit selected passages; changes are marked for review and reversal. No account or Notula server is required, and documents and comments remain in the repository. Its Git actions are limited to the app’s files and do not stage the whole worktree, stash, rewrite history, or create or switch branches. A free Chrome extension transcribes Google Meet captions with speaker names into Markdown, supports 31 languages, and keeps audio in the browser. Listed desktop support is Windows and macOS.

Who it suits

Notula suits writers and documentation teams working with local Markdown files and Git repositories. The Meet extension fits users who want caption transcripts without a bot joining calls.

What it does well

Free plans with no account or server
Local files remain ordinary Markdown
Broad Git hosting and repository support
Review comments and document history
Meet extension supports 31 languages

What to know first

No cloud sync
Desktop support listed only for Windows and macOS
Project is described as early-stage
Source code is private

Limits

Notula has no cloud sync. The free desktop plan and free Google Meet extension are both priced at 0.00 USD, and the desktop app has the platform support listed for Windows and macOS.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Notula for Google Meet	Free Chrome extension	Free
Notula	Free; no account or server	Free

As notula.org lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the Notula website
Install the desktop app for Windows or macOS
Open documentation stored in a Git repository or local files
Connect the repository through a supported Git host, SSH key, or local setup
Install the free Chrome extension for Google Meet transcription
Use the extension during a meeting and save the completed captions as Markdown

Verdict

Notula combines local Markdown editing with Git-aware review and optional AI-assisted changes. Its separate Meet extension adds caption transcription, while the workflow remains file-based rather than cloud-synchronized.

Questions

How much does Notula cost?

The Notula plan is free. The Notula for Google Meet Chrome extension is also free.

Does Notula require an account?

The desktop app has no account requirement and no Notula server. Documents and comments remain in the repository and communicate with its Git remote.

Which platforms are supported?

The listed desktop support is Windows and macOS. A separate Chrome extension provides the Google Meet transcription feature.

Can Notula edit Git repositories?

Yes. The desktop app works with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, SSH keys, Git LFS, submodules, and repositories without a remote.

Does Notula use cloud synchronization?

No. Notula supports local files and Markdown export, but cloud sync is not provided.

How does Google Meet transcription handle privacy?

The extension reads captions from the page. The maker says audio stays in the browser and no bot joins the call.

Facts from Notula's own pages

AI features: The app can use installed Claude Code or Codex to edit selected passages, with changes marked for review and reversal. · notula.org, 8 Oct 2026
Cloud sync: No · notula.org, 20 Sept 2026
Early-stage status: The maker says the source is private while the app is young and describes the project as early. · notula.org, 8 Oct 2026
Editing: The editor displays formatted Markdown without syntax while keeping ordinary Markdown files on disk. · notula.org, 8 Oct 2026
Export formats: Markdown · notula.org, 20 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · notula.org, 20 Sept 2026
Git support: The desktop app works with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, SSH keys, Git LFS, submodules, and repositories without a remote. · notula.org, 8 Oct 2026
Google Meet integration: A free Chrome extension transcribes Google Meet captions with speaker names and saves completed calls as Markdown files. · notula.org, 8 Oct 2026
Local file support: Yes · notula.org, 20 Sept 2026
Platforms: The desktop app is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux; the iPhone app is in TestFlight beta and not yet on the App Store. · notula.org, 8 Oct 2026
Privacy: The desktop app has no account or Notula server; documents and comments stay in the repository and communicate with its Git remote. · notula.org, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose: Notula is a WYSIWYG Markdown editor for documentation stored in a Git repository. · notula.org, 8 Oct 2026
Review: Users can comment on passages, reply, resolve threads, and review document history. · notula.org, 8 Oct 2026
Safety limits: The desktop app limits Git commands to its own files and says it never stages the whole worktree, stashes, rewrites history, or creates or switches branches. · notula.org, 8 Oct 2026
Support: The site directs users to its feedback form or to open an issue for questions about privacy. · notula.org, 8 Oct 2026
Transcription languages: The Google Meet extension supports 31 languages. · notula.org, 8 Oct 2026
Transcription privacy: The Meet extension reads captions from the page; the maker says no audio leaves the browser and no bot joins the call. · notula.org, 8 Oct 2026

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