Open Source Note-Taking Tools using Bash
A curated collection of the best open source apps for capturing and organizing notes, from plain-text and markdown editors to linked notebooks that sync across devices. using Bash.
Self-hosted timeline for quick notes, logs, and snippets
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62,359Last commit
10 hours agoLicense
MIT
Memos is a self-hosted, open-source note-taking app built around a private timeline. Write in Markdown, skip the folder setup, and keep your data on your own server.
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Encrypted note-taking that syncs across all your devices
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56,009Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
Unknown
Cross-platform note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, Markdown support, web clipping, and sync via Dropbox, OneDrive, or Joplin Cloud.
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Privacy-first knowledge management with block-level linking
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45,890Last commit
7 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Personal knowledge management system with WYSIWYG block editing, bidirectional links, spaced repetition flashcards, a relational database, and end-to-end encrypted sync.
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Privacy-first knowledge base that connects your notes
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44,512Last commit
16 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Local-first, open-source knowledge management tool with bidirectional linking, outlines, flashcards, PDF annotations, and whiteboards for building a connected second brain.
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Local-first, Git-native personal knowledge base with AI
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19,513Last commit
8 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
A free, open source note-taking app built on plain Markdown files, Git version control, and direct AI model integration. No account required.
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AI-Powered Note Taking App
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10,881Last commit
16 days agoLicense
GPL-3.0
The next generation of open-source AI-powered card notes designed to help you quickly capture and organize inspiration so that ideas never run out.
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Private meeting notes, no bots, files you own
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9,088Last commit
6 hours agoLicense
MIT
Records system audio without joining your call, then turns rough notes into editable summaries. Audio, transcripts, and notes stay as local files.
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Private workspace for notes, tasks, and databases
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8,666Last commit
1 day agoLicense
Unknown
A local-first, encrypted workspace for notes, tasks, databases, and chats. Your data stays on your device, syncs peer-to-peer, and never passes through a central server.
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Secure, encrypted notes for your digital life
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6,591Last commit
1 day agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Cross-platform note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, offline access, and powerful organization features for privacy-conscious users.
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Distraction-free note-taking with powerful features
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308Last commit
2 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
A customizable, offline-first note editor that lets you format text, create lists, add images, and export to HTML - all while maintaining your privacy.
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Self-hosted sticky notes with better organization
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29Last commit
20 days agoLicense
MIT
A self-hosted, open-source note-taking app that keeps the Google Keep sticky-note feel while adding folders, timelines, list views, and import support.
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