Open Source Projects tagged "Note Taking"
A curated collection of the best open source projects tagged "Note Taking". Each listing includes a website screenshot along with a detailed review of its features.
AI workspace for docs, projects, and wikis you control
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77,709Last commit
4 days agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open source collaborative workspace combining notes, databases, and AI with full data ownership, offline support, and self-hosting options.
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Self-hosted timeline for quick notes, logs, and snippets
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64,041Last commit
9 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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56,856Last commit
5 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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AI-powered research notebook with full privacy control
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40,540Last commit
4 days agoLicense
MIT
Combines AI summarization, podcast generation, and multi-format content ingestion for researchers and students who want to keep their data private.
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Privacy-first knowledge management with block-level linking
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46,915Last commit
3 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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45,359Last commit
22 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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Zero-knowledge encrypted notes that sync across all devices
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14,824Last 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.
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Collect, organize, cite, and share research in one place
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15,739Last commit
9 days agoLicense
Unknown
Reference manager that captures sources from the web, organizes them with tags and collections, and generates citations in 9,000+ styles for Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs.
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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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Secure, encrypted notes for your digital life
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6,682Last commit
24 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Cross-platform note-taking app with end-to-end encryption, offline access, and powerful organization features for privacy-conscious users.
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Transcribe meetings and voice notes with local AI, no bots required
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122Last commit
21 days agoLicense
MIT
Free, open-source AI note-taker that transcribes meetings and voice notes locally using Whisper and Parakeet. Works on Mac, Windows, and mobile without invasive bots.
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Self-hosted sticky notes with better organization
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40Last commit
26 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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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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Sent – Messaging Infrastructure for Developers. One API for SMS, WhatsApp, and RCS across 190+ countries.
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