Start local
Skip the hosted account when the work does not need one.
Onnoir is useful when your priority is a private desktop workspace instead of shared web documents. The desktop app is intentionally local-first and account-free.
No account required
Private notes without starting from an account.
A lot of note apps begin with signup. Onnoir begins with a local desktop library. The macOS and Windows desktop app is free and does not require an account.
How it works
Control
Account-free should still be organized.
The shelf, notebooks, threads, search, Today capture, Cabinet, and Atlas give private work structure. You are not trading away useful context just to avoid a hosted account.
Portability
Leaving should not require permission.
Markdown export gives you readable copies outside the app, while encrypted backups preserve an exact recovery path. That keeps the private workflow practical over time.
Fit
When this is the right tool.
Good fit
- private writing on one desktop
- drafts and research that do not need collaboration
- users who want a clear export path
Not the focus
- team permissions and shared workspaces
- browser-only note capture
- hosted publishing in the current desktop app
No signup
Download the desktop app and create a local vault.
Private writing surface
Use rich pages for notes, code, media references, diagrams, and source files.
Future services optional
Sync or Publish may come later, but they are not required for the local desktop app.
Questions
Do I need an email address to use Onnoir?+
No. The macOS and Windows desktop app does not require an account.
Will account features appear later?+
Optional online services may be added later, but the local desktop workflow does not depend on them.
Related
Keep exploring.
Start with the free local app.
Available for macOS and Windows with no account required. Before updates, create and verify a recoverable backup.