Linelark

Linelark for everyday editing

Quick edits.
Right where you left them.

A note, a list, a file that needs fixing. Open it in Linelark and get to work. Come back to your tabs and unfinished edits when you’re ready.

Free. No Linelark account. For macOS 14 or later.

Linelark with a folder of files, three open tabs, and syntax-highlighted Swift code
Your files and open tabs, together in one native Mac window.

Session restore

Step away.
Keep your place.

Leave a thought unfinished. With session restore enabled, Linelark keeps snapshots of your open documents and unsaved edits. Your tabs and pane layout return when you reopen the app.

Save a file when you’re ready to give it a home. Session snapshots help you resume work; they don’t replace saving files or keeping backups.

Explore session recovery

Small tasks.
Thoughtfully handled.

Fix a whole column.

Add a prefix, change a column, or number a list. Make repetitive edits together instead of one line at a time.

Explore column editing

Keep the format intact.

Open an older text file and preserve its encoding and line endings. Correct an encoding guess before you save.

Explore file formats

See both sides.

Keep related files side by side. Compare a note with its source, or use two views of the same document.

Explore split panes

Make yourself at home.

Start with something small. Your next note is a good place.

  1. Write a few lines.

    Open Linelark and choose New File. Add a note or paste a list you’re working on.

  2. Leave it open.

    Keep session restore enabled in Settings. Quit normally without closing the tab.

  3. Come back to it.

    Reopen Linelark. Continue from your restored note, then save it wherever you keep your files.

A few things to know.

Which edition should I choose?

The Mac App Store edition includes the editing tools on this page and updates through the Store. Choose Studio if you also want an integrated terminal, Claude Code in the dock, or plugins that use git or the network. Both editions are free.

Does session restore save my file to disk?

It keeps a local snapshot so you can resume an open document, including unsaved edits. Use Save to write your changes to the actual file. Restore depends on your settings and available snapshots; keep backups for important work.

Can I edit without an internet connection?

Yes. Core text editing works locally without a Linelark account. Studio’s optional Claude Code and network-enabled plugins can connect to external services when you use them.

Will it work on my Mac?

Linelark requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later and supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

A place for your next edit.

Ready when you need it. Free to keep.

Mac App Store or direct Studio download. macOS 14 or later.