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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19,561Last commit
19 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:
Zero-knowledge encrypted notes that sync across all devices
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14,459Last 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.
Open Source Alternative to:
Private meeting notes, no bots, files you own
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9,145Last commit
4 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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310Last commit
7 hours 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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30Last commit
24 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.
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