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Your code,
your machine.

A fast, keyboard-driven code snippet organizer with built-in version history. No cloud, no accounts, no subscriptions.

macOS · Windows · Linux · ~16 MB

SnipWiz app — dark theme with code editor, folder tree, and version history

Why SnipWiz?

In 2026, we wanted a simple snippet manager without the fluff. No Electron bloat, no cloud lock-in, no monthly fee. Just a fast, native app that stays out of your way.

~16 MB

Smallest footprint

Built with Tauri and Rust — not Electron. SnipWiz is one of the smallest snippet managers with import/export and git-powered version history.

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Zero cloud dependency

No accounts, no sync, no telemetry. Your snippets live on your machine in a simple JSON file. Export and back up anytime.

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Version history built in

Every save creates a git-powered snapshot. Browse history, view diffs, and restore any previous version — without touching the terminal.

Features

Three-Panel Design

Sidebar for folders, full editor in the center, notes and version history on the right. Drag the dividers to resize panels — widths persist across sessions.

  • Folder tree with colored dots and drag-and-drop reordering
  • CodeMirror 6 editor with 30+ languages and syntax highlighting
  • Search across titles, code content, and notes
  • Sort by custom order, last updated, created, or alphabetical
SnipWiz three-panel layout — folders, editor, and version history

Version History & Diff Viewer

Every save creates a git-powered snapshot — automatically, behind the scenes. Browse your full history, compare any two versions side by side, and restore with one click.

  • Visual diff viewer highlights exactly what changed
  • Restore any previous version instantly
  • Powered by libgit2 — no git install required
  • All local, no cloud sync needed
SnipWiz diff viewer comparing two versions of a snippet

Three Themes

Dark, Light, and High Contrast — switch instantly from Preferences. Each theme carries through to the code editor with matched syntax highlighting.

  • Dark theme for late-night coding
  • Light theme for daytime readability
  • High Contrast for accessibility (WCAG AAA)
  • Ships with 23 starter snippets to get you going
SnipWiz in light theme with starter snippets visible

Keyboard-First & Customizable

Navigate, create, save, and switch panels without touching the mouse. Full keyboard shortcut reference built right into Preferences.

  • Cmd+S save, Cmd+N new snippet, Cmd+F find
  • Cmd+{ / Cmd+} cycle between panels
  • Arrow keys navigate the tree, Enter to select
  • Export/import your entire library as JSON
SnipWiz preferences showing themes, keyboard shortcuts, and export options

Ready to organize your snippets?

SnipWiz is coming soon. One-time purchase, no subscriptions.