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With AI, Everyone is a Dev. EveryDev.ai © 2026
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    appmakes.io

    We build things we wish existed. Focused on minimal, native-feeling, and high-quality software tools.

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    At a Glance

    1Tool Listed
    3Products
    54Tool Views
    5Capabilities
    Discussions
    Shanghai, ChinaHeadquarters
    2015Est.
    5Employees
    Focus Areas
    Command Line Assistants
    AI Coding Assistants
    Development Environments
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    Latest News
    Meet Otty: a fast, native, beautiful terminal launched by appmakesJun 19, 2026
    appmakes teases new project: 'We\'ve been quietly building something'Jun 11, 2026
    Markets
    • Developers
    • Technical Writers
    • Academic Researchers
    • Mac Power Users

    AI Tools by appmakes.io

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    Otty

    GPU Accelerated AI Terminal

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    Latest News

    06/19/2026

    Meet Otty: a fast, native, beautiful terminal launched by appmakes

    otty.sh
    06/11/2026

    appmakes teases new project: 'We\'ve been quietly building something'

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    04/01/2026

    Typora 1.13 released for Linux with improved support

    typora.io
    01/01/2025

    Paletro 1.10.0 update introduces icon redesign and compatibility improvements

    appmakes.io

    Products & Services

    3
    Typora
    2015 (Beta), Nov 2021 (v1.0)

    A minimal Markdown editor and reader that provides a seamless experience for both writing and reading.

    Paletro
    2020

    A macOS utility that enables a Command Palette (like in VS Code) in any application by searching through menu bar items.

    Otty
    June 2026

    A fast, native, and beautiful terminal app tuned for code agents and modern developer workflows.

    Market Position

    Differentiated by minimalist design, high native performance, and a unique approach to user interface (e.g., Typora's live preview and Paletro's menu search).

    Leadership

    Founders

    AL

    Abner Lee

    Software engineer and designer based in Shanghai. Creator of Typora and Paletro. Focuses on building high-quality productivity tools.

    Executive Team

    AL

    Abner Lee

    Founder & Lead Developer

    Lead programmer and designer for all appmakes.io products.

    Founding Story

    Typora was started by Abner Lee to create a Markdown editor that bridges the gap between writing and reading with a minimal, distraction-free interface. After years of beta, it evolved into a suite of productivity apps under the appmakes.io brand.

    Business Model

    Revenue
    Not publicly reported; bootstrapped.

    Revenue Model

    One-time software license fees and subscription revenue share via platforms like Setapp.

    Pricing Tiers

    Typora License
    $14.99

    One-time purchase for up to 3 devices.

    Paletro License
    $6.99

    One-time purchase on the official website.

    Setapp Subscription
    $9.99/month

    Access to Paletro and other macOS apps.

    Otty Preview
    Free

    Currently in waitlist/beta phase.

    Private

    Target Markets

    Industries & Segments
    • Developers
    • Technical Writers
    • Academic Researchers
    • Mac Power Users
    Use Cases
    • Markdown writing and documentation
    • Improving macOS workflow productivity
    • Developer terminal and AI agent execution
    Notable Customers
    • Individual developers and writers globally
    • Users of MathJax and Markdown ecosystems

    Quick Facts

    Headquarters
    Shanghai, China
    Founded
    2015
    Entity Type
    Ltd.
    Employees
    5
    Total Funding
    $0 (Bootstrapped)
    Office Locations
    Shanghai

    History & Milestones

    June 2026

    Announcement and preview launch of Otty, a native terminal app designed for code agents.

    March 2022

    Typora becomes a supporter of the MathJax project.

    Nov 2021

    Typora 1.0 released, transitioning to a paid commercial license model.

    2020

    Paletro launched, a command palette utility for macOS applications.

    2015

    Typora beta launched as a free minimal Markdown editor.

    Key Capabilities

    5
    Live Preview Markdown editing
    Command palette for any Mac app
    Native terminal optimized for AI agents
    Cross-platform support (Typora)
    Deep integration with macOS menus (Paletro)

    Integrations & Partnerships

    Platform Integrations

    • macOS
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Setapp

    Key Partnerships

    Setapp
    Digitalychee (China distribution)
    2Checkout (Monetization)

    Connect

    Website
    appmakes.io/
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    AI Topics

    3

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