Open Source Note-Taking Tools using npm
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 npm.
Encrypted note-taking that syncs across all your devices
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56,816Last commit
3 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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Local-first, Git-native personal knowledge base with AI
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20,116Last commit
6 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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Zero-knowledge encrypted notes that sync across all devices
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14,804Last commit
5 hours agoLicense
GPL-3.0
End-to-end encrypted note-taking app with zero-knowledge architecture, cross-device sync, web clipper, and a self-hostable sync server.
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Private workspace for notes, tasks, and databases
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8,954Last commit
8 days 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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Programmable notes with queries, Lua scripting, and wiki links
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10 hours agoLicense
MIT
A self-hosted, browser-based note-taking system that turns plain Markdown pages into a queryable, scriptable knowledge base you control.
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Fast, secure, and free personal note-taking app
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178Last commit
3 months agoLicense
Unknown
OpenNotas is a multi-platform, end-to-end encrypted note-taking app that offers simplicity, synchronization, and offline functionality.
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Self-hosted sticky notes with better organization
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36Last commit
22 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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Privacy-focused note-taking made simple and fast
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67Last commit
9 months agoLicense
GPL-2.0
Justnote is a secure note-taking app that lets you easily create and sync notes across devices while maintaining full control of your data.
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