The End of Quiver: How to Future-Proof Your Notes

For years, Quiver was a beloved note-taking app for developers and researchers. It gave users the flexibility to mix Markdown, code snippets, and LaTeX in a single notebook. But over time, Quiver stopped receiving updates. Today, many users are discovering that their notebooks are stuck in an outdated format — with no clear way forward.

This isn’t just about Quiver. It’s about the risks of depending on software that isn’t actively maintained. When apps stop evolving, the data we’ve entrusted to them becomes fragile. Exporting, converting, and migrating can feel like a race against time.

Lessons from Quiver’s Sunset

Closed formats create lock-in
If your notes or projects are trapped in a proprietary file format, moving on is painful.

Abandoned apps mean abandoned roadmaps
Without updates, even great apps can become security risks or stop working on new operating systems.

Sustainable tools matter
Open formats and active communities help ensure your work lives longer than any single app.

Future-Proofing Your Notes

Whether you’re coming from Quiver or another tool, here are some best practices for long-term note safety:

Choose open formats like Markdown and JSON.

Back up regularly, not just locally but in multiple places.

Prefer actively maintained software with a clear roadmap.

Test migrations early, so you’re not locked out later.

A Modern Alternative

This is where tools like Fletchy step in: an open-source, actively maintained, and forward-looking notebook designed with migration in mind. It already includes a Quiver-to-Fletchy converter, so your old notes don’t have to stay stuck in a dead format.

By choosing tools that value sustainability and open access, you ensure your work will remain accessible — even as apps come and go.