Encrypted, local-first writing and editing with secure history.

Yate is a privacy-first editor built to protect sensitive drafts, research, and documentation with built-in encryption and version control.

Offline by default. Zero telemetry. Built with encrypted snapshots.

Why Yate

A focused editor built for creators who need privacy, confidence, and clarity.

Zero-Trust Encryption

Security

Master-password protected encryption with per-file salts and secure lock states.

Encrypted Versioning

Versioning

Manual saves generate encrypted snapshots for safe, local history playback.

Performance

High-performance core built with Rust for speed, safety, and reliability.

Local-First Storage

Offline

Everything stays on your device. No cloud dependency, no silent syncing.

From drafting to locking, Yate keeps every step protected without slowing you down.

Write

Create files with clean typography, markdown preview, and smooth focus.

Protect

Encrypt and lock sensitive files with a master password at any time.

Recover

Review encrypted history snapshots and restore content when needed.

Choose your platform and start working with secure local files in minutes.

* These binaries are currently unsigned. Allow through your OS security settings as needed.

** The application is in active development. Please do not encrypt sensitive data without backing up first.

Signed builds with secure updates

Optimized for focus and clarity