Switer (a.k.a. SwiterMD)

Swift Writing for everyone

Switer (or SwiterMD for disambiguation) is a text editor in development focused on writing, notes, and PKM (Personal Knowledge Management), which aims to stand out for its comfort, power, and simplicity.

Planned main features

• Markdown editor with WYSIWYG editing and preview capabilities
• More capable and dynamic block editing for a smoother experience
• A proprietary Markdown variant designed to be more compatible, elegant, and portable
• Integration with extensions such as LaTeX, Mermaid, embeds, and cross-references
• Maximum performance and speed of use
• Improved design for mobile and desktop devices
• Local-first, no login, just local files on your disk
• Base plugin system and possibility of third-party plugins
• Elegant, clean, and dynamic appearance
• Third-party integrations, synchronization, and better export capabilities

And most importantly: it does not seek to imitate the mistakes of programs of its kind. Switer was born from the need for an application that is capable and suitable for everyone, unlike current programs, which are very technical and incomplete.

Philosophy

Switer seeks to comply with the following principles:

1. Fast: in performance thanks to its Svelte + Tauri stack, but also in experience and use.
2. Comfortable: so that writing is a frictionless process, without inconveniences and with the best possible accessibility.
3. Elegant: without discomfort, without half-baked solutions. A space with everything you need with a well-thought-out design.
4. Complete: that each function is in each version. No restricted versions in functions, cuts or limitations.
5. Portable: whether they are portable and multiplatform versions, with export capabilities and access to your notes, Switer is not a form of dependency, but a tool for your things.
6. Fresh: without heaviness, bad designs or functionality without aesthetics. Switer seeks to be a beautiful app with what you need.
7. Personal: Switer is yours, and not just because of the MIT license. It seeks the best experience for each user, because PKM is Personal.
8. Robust: with fewer errors, better resilience and optimal solutions.

Development

Switer is being developed in Svelte-SvelteKit and will be packaged as an app in Tauri when it is ready. To contribute to the code, it is recommended to know these tools and their dependencies.

Installation

Requirements

Before you begin, make sure you have installed:

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• pnpm (package manager, optional but recommended)
• Rust (required by Tauri)
• A C/C++ compiler:
  • On Windows: Microsoft Visual Studio Build Tools
  • On Linux: build-essential
  • On macOS: Xcode Command Line Tools (xcode-select --install)

Instructions

1. Clone the repo:

git clone https://github.com/Andresit1524/Switer
cd Switer

2. Install dependencies and run:

pnpm install
pnpm dev

Project status (August 10, 2025)

Switer is currently in the prototype phase, so there are no important changes or implementations here in the repository.

About its creator

I'm Hayran Andrés López, a engineering student who seeks to develop Switer as a way to learn about web and application development, and also to fulfill a goal: create the closest thing to the definitive PKM, offering a complete experience and free, quality software.

I love Obsidian, and I want its benefits to be in everyone's hands, not by stealing the software, but by offering one that enhances its strengths, corrects its deficiencies, and offers a unique version of a PKM, the type of software that everyone deserves to enjoy.

You can ask me about the project and contribute to it (with ideas or in the repo) at this email