Open Source Note-Taking Tools using Cargo
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 Cargo.
Encrypted note-taking that syncs across all your devices
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56,065Last commit
11 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.
Open Source Alternative to:
Local-first, Git-native personal knowledge base with AI
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19,557Last commit
14 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.
Open Source Alternative to:
AI-Powered Note Taking App
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10,939Last commit
21 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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9,140Last commit
13 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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