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Xournal++
Xournal++C++

A cross-platform handwriting notetaking application with PDF annotation support, designed for digital pen tablets.

#lua-scripting#pdf-annotation#pdf-viewer
Stars15.6k
Forks1.2k
Last commit3 days ago
Notesnook
NotesnookTypeScript

A fully open source, end-to-end encrypted note-taking app that prioritizes user privacy without sacrificing convenience.

#open-source#productivity#notebook
Stars14.8k
Forks1.0k
Last commit1 day ago
rnote
rnoteRust

An open-source vector-based drawing app for sketching, handwritten notes, and document annotation.

#gtk4-rs#drawing-app#document-annotation
Stars11.8k
Forks521
Last commit1 day ago
Lepton
LeptonJavaScript

A lean, cross-platform desktop app for managing code snippets using GitHub Gist.

#electron-builder#open-source#productivity
Stars10.3k
Forks479
Last commit2 days ago
taskbook
taskbookJavaScript

A command-line tool for managing tasks, notes, and boards directly in your terminal with a simple, minimal syntax.

#open-source#todo#productivity
Stars9.3k
Forks391
Last commit11 months ago
TiddlyWiki
TiddlyWikiJavaScript

A self-contained JavaScript wiki for the browser, Node.js, AWS Lambda etc.

#hacktoberfest#notepad#html
Stars8.7k
Forks1.3k
Last commit5 days ago
nb
nbShell

A portable CLI and local web app for plain text note-taking, bookmarking, and archiving with Git syncing, search, tagging, and Pandoc conversion.

#productivity#bookmarking#vim
Stars8.5k
Forks258
Last commit1 month ago
HedgeDoc
HedgeDocTypeScript

HedgeDoc - Ideas grow better together

#hacktoberfest#markdown#codimd
Stars7.5k
Forks609
Last commit1 day ago
CodiMD
CodiMDTypeScript

A self-hosted, real-time collaborative markdown editor for creating and sharing notes together.

#hacktoberfest#open-source#knowledge-sharing
Stars7.5k
Forks609
Last commit1 day ago
jrnl
jrnlPython

A simple command-line journal application for creating, searching, and viewing plain text or encrypted entries.

#productivity#jrnl#journaling
Stars7.3k
Forks570
Last commit1 day ago
Standard Notes
Standard NotesTypeScript

An end-to-end encrypted note-taking app with cross-platform sync and self-hosting capabilities.

#blog-publishing#extensions#end-to-end-encryption
Stars6.7k
Forks561
Last commit1 day ago
GitJournal
GitJournalDart

A mobile-first note-taking app that stores Markdown notes in a Git repository for privacy and data portability.

#version-control#open-source#productivity
Stars4.2k
Forks312
Last commit5 months ago
flatnotes
flatnotesVue

A self-hosted, database-less note-taking web app that stores notes as markdown files in a flat folder structure.

#note#web-app#notes-app
Stars3.3k
Forks220
Last commit1 month ago
Jotty
JottyTypeScript

Lightweight but powerful alternative for managing your personal, file based, notes and checklists.

#homelab#selfhosted#opensource
Stars2.0k
Forks119
Last commit1 day ago
iwe
iweRust

A local-first hierarchical knowledge graph in Markdown that serves as shared memory for you and your AI agents.

#personal-knowledge-management#helix#zed
Stars1.8k
Forks92
Last commit2 days ago
Many Notes
Many NotesPHP

A self-hosted Markdown note-taking web application with multi-user support, real-time collaboration, and file-based vaults.

#oauth#progressive-web-app#productivity
Stars1.1k
Forks46
Last commit1 day ago
linked
linkedJavaScript

A distraction-free desktop journaling app for daily thought recording with local file storage and keyboard navigation.

#productivity#desktop-app#journaling
Stars1.0k
Forks76
Last commit2 years ago
zk-nvim
zk-nvimLua

A Neovim extension for the zk plain text note-taking assistant, providing LSP integration and note management commands.

#zk#productivity#writing
Stars867
Forks69
Last commit22 days ago
mkdnflow.nvim
mkdnflow.nvimLua

A Neovim plugin for fluent navigation and management of markdown notebooks and document collections.

#personal-knowledge-management#notebook#vimwiki
Stars837
Forks43
Last commit3 months ago
Note Mark
Note MarkTypeScript

Note Mark is a lighting fast, web-based Markdown notes app.

#notebook#note-taking#markdown
Stars775
Forks26
Last commit20 days ago
Notes-up
Notes-upVala

A markdown notes editor and manager for elementary OS with multiple notebooks, tags, and export capabilities.

#productivity#organizational-tools#markdown-editor
Stars628
Forks46
Last commit4 years ago
rucola
rucolaRust

A terminal-based markdown note manager for exploring connections, viewing statistics, and editing zettelkasten-style notes.

#note-management#terminal-tui#productivity
Stars544
Forks22
Last commit4 days ago
Notejot
NotejotSwift

A very simple notes application for any type of short term notes or ideas.

#desktop-application#productivity#simple-tools
Stars419
Forks50
Last commit1 month ago
Clubber.js
Clubber.jsJavaScript

A JavaScript library that analyzes audio rhythms using music theory to drive audio-reactive visualizations.

#music#midi#audio-analysis
Stars377
Forks23
Last commit8 years ago
Whatever
WhateverJavaScript

An unofficial Evernote desktop client for Linux built with Electron, providing full web version functionality with desktop integration.

#desktop-application#client#notebook
Stars346
Forks34
Last commit6 years ago
Yana
YanaTypeScript

A powerful desktop note-taking app with nested documents, rich-text and code editors, full-text search, and local workspaces.

#search#productivity#desktop-app
Stars287
Forks38
Last commit2 years ago
Standards
Standards

A curated list of technical standards, specifications, and proposals across web technologies, APIs, programming languages, and more.

#guidelines#technical-standards#proposal
Stars244
Forks14
Last commit3 months ago
Preserver
PreserverTypeScript

A desktop notes organizer app built with Electron, Angular, and PouchDB for local note management.

#pouchdb#hacktoberfest#productivity
Stars216
Forks44
Last commit6 years ago
notable
notableGo

A simple, secure, and private note-taking application that runs locally as a static binary with no dependencies.

#search#go-application#static-binary
Stars192
Forks14
Last commit10 months ago
Minimal Notes
Minimal NotesHTML

A lightweight notes web app built with Vue.js that runs locally in the browser using localStorage.

#vue-js#todo#productivity
Stars140
Forks32
Last commit3 years ago
tdo.nvim
tdo.nvimLua

A Neovim plugin that integrates the tdo note-taking system for fast and simple notes and todos directly in your editor.

#productivity#journaling#neovim-plugin
Stars100
Forks0
Last commit11 months ago
obs.nvim
obs.nvimLua

A NeoVim plugin that brings Obsidian-like note-taking capabilities directly into the NeoVim editor.

#productivity#obsidian#vimwiki
Stars91
Forks5
Last commit1 month ago
Quickeys
QuickeysSwift

A macOS menu bar app for quick note-taking and text utilities accessible via a dropdown window.

#apple#productivity#pastebin
Stars75
Forks7
Last commit5 years ago
Zettel
ZettelSwift

A minimal, distraction-free local note-taking app for iOS and macOS that stores notes as Markdown files.

#ios-app#apple-platforms#ios
Stars70
Forks6
Last commit2 months ago
marker-groups.nvim
marker-groups.nvimLua

A Neovim plugin for organizing and annotating code with persistent, grouped markers for reviews, debugging, and navigation.

#project-navigation#productivity#code-annotation
Stars62
Forks2
Last commit4 months ago
QuickNotes
QuickNotesC#

A PowerToys Run plugin for creating, managing, and searching notes directly from your system launcher.

#launcher-plugin#git-sync#productivity
Stars42
Forks2
Last commit1 month ago
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