A focused writing app that gets out of your way. Markdown, instant sync, total keyboard control. The thing you've been looking for since Notion got bloated.
Six features, all of which exist because writers asked for them. Anything we couldn't do well, we left out.
Type. That's it. Hide the sidebar with one keystroke and the app disappears entirely.
Write in markdown, render in real-time. Export as plain text, HTML, or PDF.
End-to-end encrypted across all your devices. iCloud, Drive, or self-hosted.
Spotlight just the line you're writing. Everything else fades. Beautiful.
Every action has a shortcut. The mouse is for tourists.
Highlight a sentence, hit ⌘K, and Lumen offers cleaner versions. Always optional.
The mouse is optional. Every important action has a single-key or ⌘+key shortcut. Memorize ten of them and you'll never go back.
Lumen is free for personal use. The Pro tier is one flat fee, no subscription, lifetime updates.
For occasional writers.
For people who write every day.
For writing teams & publications.
Free to download. Free forever for the first 14,400 words a month. No card, no email required.
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