nb
A portable CLI and local web app for plain text note-taking, bookmarking, and archiving with Git syncing, search, tagging, and Pandoc conversion.
What is nb?
nb is a command-line and local web application for note-taking, bookmarking, and archiving, all stored in plain text files. It solves the problem of fragmented knowledge management by combining notes, bookmarks, and archival in one portable tool with features like search, tagging, and Git syncing. It emphasizes user control, avoiding proprietary formats and cloud lock-in.
Developers, writers, researchers, and knowledge workers who prefer plain text workflows, command-line efficiency, and offline access to their notes and bookmarks. It's ideal for those who value data portability and integration with existing tools like Git and text editors.
nb stands out by packing a comprehensive set of features into a single, portable shell script that works anywhere Bash runs. Unlike many note-taking apps, it avoids vendor lock-in, uses open formats, and integrates seamlessly with version control and plain text editors, making it both powerful and minimalist.
Overview
CLI and local web plain text note‑taking, bookmarking, and archiving with linking, tagging, filtering, search, Git versioning & syncing, Pandoc conversion, + more, in a single portable script.
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