FAQ

Calami is the only Markdown editor designed around a read-learn-write workflow. While others focus on writing or note-taking, Calami adds immersive reading with instant translation, vocabulary building, color-coded document annotations, and AI-powered writing — all in one native app. It's built for people who read to learn.

Yes. Editing, reading, all 10+ diagram engines, file encryption, export, and document history work completely offline. Only AI features and translation require an internet connection to call LLMs. Your documents are always stored locally on your device.

Absolutely. Calami is a local-first app — all your files stay on your device. File encryption uses AES-256-GCM with PIN protection, and keys exist only in memory (destroyed when the app closes). AI conversations send only the current document context and are never stored on any server.

Yes, the AI assistant and translation features require an internet connection to call LLMs. You can connect to any OpenAI-compatible API (OpenAI, Claude, local models via Ollama, etc.). Your document content is only sent during conversations and is never stored.

Available on macOS 13.0+ and Windows 10+. Download from the Mac App Store or Microsoft Store. Lightweight and fast — small install size, low memory usage, and instant startup.

Yes. Calami supports custom skins with light and dark modes. Choose from built-in themes, browse the community theme market, or describe a style and let AI generate a unique theme for you. You can also share themes via link.