Your thoughts.
Your Mac.
Your privacy.
A beautiful and lightweight journaling app for macOS, built with privacy as its core principle. No cloud. No sharing. Just your thoughts stored locally, and seen by no one but you.
Built for privacy and simplicity
A calm, focused writing experience made just for your Mac, with features that respect your privacy.
Local Storage
Your journal data is stored in an encrypted database on your Mac.
Privacy Blur
Lucive blurs your screen when not in use. Click to dismiss or hit Ctrl+B again for instant privacy.
Markdown Support
Full markdown-style editing support for rich text formatting while keeping things simple and clean.
Dark Mode
Toggle between Light and Dark modes in Settings to match your workflow and preferences.
AES-256 Encryption
Your entries are encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption with macOS Keychain integration.
Easy Backups
Export your encrypted database to your Downloads folder to save externally. Easily import old entries to view in Lucive.
Accessible by design
Lucive's interface follows WCAG guidelines—clear contrast, keyboard shortcuts, and screen-reader friendly labels throughout.
Start reflecting today
Download Lucive for macOS and begin your private writing journey.
One-time purchase. No subscriptions.
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