Open Source Note-Taking Tools using Vitest
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 Vitest.
Local-first, Git-native personal knowledge base with AI
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19,765Last commit
2 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.
Open Source Alternative to:
Zero-knowledge encrypted notes that sync across all devices
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14,585Last commit
2 days 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:
Private meeting notes, no bots, files you own
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9,292Last commit
10 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.
Open Source Alternative to:
Distraction-free note-taking with powerful features
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313Last commit
4 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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32Last commit
10 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.
Open Source Alternative to:
InfluxDB – The purpose-built time series platform for high-velocity ingestion and real-time queries at scale.
InfluxDB