Open Source Note-Taking Tools using Vite
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 Vite.
Self-hosted timeline for quick notes, logs, and snippets
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63,488Last commit
1 day 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.
Open Source Alternative to:
Local-first, Git-native personal knowledge base with AI
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19,956Last commit
8 days 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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14,710Last commit
14 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.
Open Source Alternative to:
AI-Powered Note Taking App
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11,055Last commit
1 month 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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9,428Last commit
21 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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Programmable notes with queries, Lua scripting, and wiki links
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6,207Last commit
13 hours agoLicense
MIT
A self-hosted, browser-based note-taking system that turns plain Markdown pages into a queryable, scriptable knowledge base you control.
Open Source Alternative to:
Local-first notes app with no cloud, no AI, no tracking
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1,345Last commit
2 days agoLicense
MIT
A privacy-focused, offline-first note-taking app that stores everything on your device, with Markdown, note linking, file attachments, LaTeX math, and bring-your-own sync.
Open Source Alternative to:
Distraction-free note-taking with powerful features
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318Last 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.
Open Source Alternative to:
Self-hosted sticky notes with better organization
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35Last commit
5 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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Sent – A unified API for sending messages across SMS, RCS, and apps like WhatsApp.
Sent