Open Source Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) Tools using NodeJS
A curated collection of the best open source tools for organizing personal information and building knowledge graphs. using NodeJS.
Self-hosted timeline for quick notes, logs, and snippets
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64,207Last commit
12 hours 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.
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Encrypted note-taking that syncs across all your devices
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56,966Last commit
10 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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Privacy-first knowledge management with block-level linking
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47,023Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Personal knowledge management system with WYSIWYG block editing, bidirectional links, spaced repetition flashcards, a relational database, and end-to-end encrypted sync.
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Privacy-first knowledge base that connects your notes
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45,439Last commit
10 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Local-first, open-source knowledge management tool with bidirectional linking, outlines, flashcards, PDF annotations, and whiteboards for building a connected second brain.
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AI second brain for research, automation, and personal agents
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37,923Last commit
3 months agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable AI assistant that connects to your docs and the web, lets you build agents, schedule automations, and run research with verifiable citations.
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Privacy-first knowledge base with any AI model you choose
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16,702Last commit
3 days agoLicense
Apache-2.0
Self-hostable NotebookLM alternative that lets teams build searchable knowledge bases from diverse sources, with support for any LLM and no data limits.
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Zero-knowledge encrypted notes that sync across all devices
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14,866Last commit
1 day 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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AI-Powered Note Taking App
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11,143Last commit
2 months 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 workspace for notes, tasks, and databases
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9,031Last commit
9 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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2 days 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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Browser and notebook combined with local-first AI
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3,614Last commit
2 months agoLicense
Apache-2.0
A browser that doubles as a personal notebook, letting you research, summarize, and take notes on web pages, PDFs, and videos without switching apps.
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Local-first notes app with no cloud, no AI, no tracking
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1,362Last commit
15 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.
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Fast, secure, and free personal note-taking app
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179Last 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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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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