Open Source Note-Taking Tools using Testing Library
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 Testing Library.
Encrypted note-taking that syncs across all your devices
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56,949Last 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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20,404Last commit
9 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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Distraction-free note-taking with powerful features
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320Last commit
15 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.
Open Source Alternative to:
Self-hosted sticky notes with better organization
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42Last commit
13 hours 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.
Open Source Alternative to:
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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Stellar Hosted – Managed Open Source software hosting in the EU: secure, compliant, fast.
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