Content & Writing
Ulysses
Distraction-free Markdown writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Not AI-native, but a clean home for the Markdown output of AI tools and long-form drafting.
The AIE Angle
Why Ulysses made the cut
Ulysses is not an AI tool — it's a Markdown writing app for Apple devices. It earns a spot in the toolbox because the modern AI workflow produces a lot of Markdown: newsletter drafts, memos, prompts, agent instructions. Ulysses gives that Markdown a proper home with a clean library, goals and counts, iCloud sync, and clean exports to Word, PDF, HTML, and publishing platforms. If you're working with Claude or ChatGPT on long-form content, it beats editing in a chat window or a raw text file.
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Common Questions
Ulysses FAQ
The questions business professionals most often ask about Ulysses.
Is Ulysses an AI tool?+
No. Ulysses is a Markdown writing app. It earns inclusion in The AI Toolbox because so much of the output from AI tools — drafts, prompts, agent instructions — is Markdown, and Ulysses gives that content a clean long-form home.
What platforms does Ulysses support?+
Ulysses is Apple-only — Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Files sync via iCloud. Writers on Windows, Linux, or Android should look at Obsidian instead.
How much does Ulysses cost?+
Ulysses is subscription-based at around $5.99/month or $49.99/year, with a free trial. A single subscription covers all Apple devices.
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