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Top Productivity & Office tools for note-taking — made for professionals, teams, students and organized minds. Every project below is a real, public GitHub repository, ranked by the stars the community gave it.

50 repositories · ranked by GitHub stars by default

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AppFlowy

by AppFlowy-IO

Bring projects, wikis, and teams together with AI. AppFlowy is the AI collaborative workspace where you achieve more without losing control of your data. The leading open source…

⭐ 78.1k🍴 6.2k 💻 DartCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 28 Oct 2026 Explore Tool
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AFFiNE

by toeverything

There can be more than Notion and Miro. AFFiNE(pronounced [ə‘fain]) is a next-gen knowledge base that brings planning, sorting and creating all together. Privacy first,…

⭐ 74.1k🍴 5.4k 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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memos

by usememos

Memos is an open-source, self-hosted note-taking app that brings your everyday thoughts together in a personal timeline. Your data stays yours, and you choose what to keep private…

⭐ 64.2k🍴 4.9k 💻 GoAdvanced Developer Tool
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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joplin

by laurent22

Joplin - the privacy-focused note taking app with sync capabilities for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

⭐ 57k🍴 6.4k 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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siyuan

by siyuan-note

An open-source, privacy-first, self-hosted knowledge workspace where humans and AI agents work together 开源、隐私优先、自托管的知识工作空间,让人与智能体在此协作

⭐ 47k🍴 3.1k 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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logseq

by logseq

A privacy-first, open-source platform for knowledge management and collaboration. Download link: http://github.com/logseq/logseq/releases. roadmap: https://logseq.io/p/NX4mc_ggEV

⭐ 45.4k🍴 2.9k 💻 ClojureCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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open-notebook

by lfnovo

An Open Source implementation of Notebook LM with more flexibility and features

⭐ 41.3k🍴 4.8k 💻 TypeScriptBasic Technical Setup
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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Trilium

by TriliumNext

Build your personal knowledge base with Trilium Notes

⭐ 38.7k🍴 2.6k 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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wtfjs

by denysdovhan

🤪 A list of funny and tricky JavaScript examples

⭐ 37.7k🍴 2.7k 💻 JavaScriptBasic Technical Setup
Updated 05 Oct 2026 Explore Tool
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foam

by foambubble

A personal knowledge management and sharing system for VSCode

⭐ 17.5k🍴 792 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 29 Oct 2026 Explore Tool
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claude-obsidian

by AgriciDaniel

Self-organizing AI second brain for Obsidian + Claude Code. Drop any source and Claude reads, links, and files it into one connected knowledge graph of plain Markdown you own. AI…

⭐ 16.1k🍴 1.6k 💻 PythonCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 25 Oct 2026 Explore Tool
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xournalpp

by xournalpp

Xournal++ is a handwriting notetaking software with PDF annotation support. Written in C++ with GTK3, supporting Linux (e.g. Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, SUSE), macOS and Windows 10.…

⭐ 15.6k🍴 1.2k 💻 C++Coding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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notesnook

by streetwriters

A fully open source & end-to-end encrypted note taking alternative to Evernote.

⭐ 14.9k🍴 1k 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 06 Nov 2026 Explore Tool

How to improve NGINX performance, security, and other important things.

⭐ 14.3k🍴 1.1k 💻 ShellCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 19 Nov 2024 Explore Tool
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spring-analysis

by seaswalker

Spring源码阅读

⭐ 13.8k🍴 4.1k 💻 JavaCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 24 Mar 2023 Explore Tool
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vnote

by vnotex

A pleasant note-taking platform with native speed, majoring in Markdown, MindMap, Typst, and plain text.

⭐ 13k🍴 1.3k 💻 C++Coding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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note-gen

by codexu

Capture first. Organize later. A local-first Markdown app that turns scattered records into clear notes with AI.

⭐ 13k🍴 981 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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rnote

by flxzt

Sketch and take handwritten notes.

⭐ 11.8k🍴 529 💻 RustCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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Lepton

by hackjutsu

💻 Democratizing Snippet Management (macOS/Win/Linux)

⭐ 10.3k🍴 479 💻 JavaScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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codimd

by hackmdio

CodiMD - Realtime collaborative markdown notes on all platforms.

⭐ 10.2k🍴 1.1k 💻 JavaScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 02 Oct 2025 Explore Tool

:anchor: 我的游戏程序员生涯的读书笔记合辑。你可以把它看作一个加强版的Blog。涉及图形学、实时渲染、编程实践、GPU编程、设计模式、软件工程等内容。Keep Reading , Keep Writing , Keep Coding.

⭐ 10.1k🍴 1.8k 💻 —Basic Technical Setup
Updated 16 Oct 2021 Explore Tool
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AndroidNote

by GcsSloop

安卓学习笔记

⭐ 9.3k🍴 2.1k 💻 JavaCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 18 Mar 2024 Explore Tool
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laverna

by Laverna

Laverna is a JavaScript note taking application with Markdown editor and encryption support. Consider it like open source alternative to Evernote.

⭐ 9.2k🍴 786 💻 JavaScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 30 May 2021 Explore Tool
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TiddlyWiki5

by TiddlyWiki

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

⭐ 8.7k🍴 1.3k 💻 JavaScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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nb

by xwmx

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…

⭐ 8.5k🍴 257 💻 ShellCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 02 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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zotero-better-notes

by windingwind

Everything about note management. All in Zotero.

⭐ 8.4k🍴 275 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 24 Aug 2026 Explore Tool
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blog

by jawil

Too young, too simple. Sometimes, naive & stupid 🐌

⭐ 7.8k🍴 823 💻 JavaScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 19 Apr 2019 Explore Tool
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fsnotes

by glushchenko

Fast Markdown note-taking app for Mac and iPhone

⭐ 7.6k🍴 587 💻 SwiftCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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hedgedoc

by hedgedoc

HedgeDoc - Ideas grow better together

⭐ 7.5k🍴 612 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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jrnl

by jrnl-org

Collect your thoughts and notes without leaving the command line.

⭐ 7.4k🍴 577 💻 PythonCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 06 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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plain-app

by plainhub

🔥 PlainApp is an open-source app that lets you securely manage your phone from a web browser. Access files, media, contacts, SMS, calls, and more through a simple, easy-to-use…

⭐ 7.2k🍴 447 💻 KotlinBasic Technical Setup
Updated 07 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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takenote

by taniarascia

📝 ‎ A web-based notes app for developers.

⭐ 7.1k🍴 1.3k 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 29 Jun 2024 Explore Tool
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massCode

by massCodeIO

A free, open-source developer workspace. Snippets, notes, HTTP requests, calculations, and dev tools in one local-first app.

⭐ 7.1k🍴 280 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 29 Oct 2026 Explore Tool
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Lorien

by mbrlabs

Infinite canvas drawing/whiteboarding app for Windows, Linux and macOS. Made with Godot.

⭐ 6.9k🍴 314 💻 GDScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 22 Sep 2025 Explore Tool
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app

by standardnotes

Think fearlessly with end-to-end encrypted notes and files. For issues, visit https://standardnotes.com/forum or https://standardnotes.com/help.

⭐ 6.7k🍴 565 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 30 Oct 2026 Explore Tool
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silverbullet

by silverbulletmd

The malleable knowledge base for you and your team. Powered by Markdown and Lua.

⭐ 6.4k🍴 527 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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macro

by macro-inc

Macro is a unified workspace for teams: email, chat, docs, tasks, agents, calls, and CRM — @-linked together with shared AI memory.

⭐ 6.1k🍴 560 💻 RustCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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QOwnNotes

by pbek

QOwnNotes is a plain-text file notepad and todo-list manager with Markdown support and Nextcloud / ownCloud integration.

⭐ 5.9k🍴 498 💻 C++Coding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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floral-notepaper

by Achilng

花笺,轻量优雅的跨平台桌面便签工具,支持 Markdown 编辑与预览

⭐ 5.6k🍴 331 💻 RustCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 18 Oct 2026 Explore Tool
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heynote

by heyman

A dedicated scratchpad for power users

⭐ 5.4k🍴 299 💻 JavaScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 24 Jun 2026 Explore Tool
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tagspaces

by tagspaces

TagSpaces is an offline, open source, document manager with tagging support

⭐ 5.4k🍴 511 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 29 Oct 2026 Explore Tool
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saber

by saber-notes

The cross-platform open-source app built for handwriting

⭐ 5k🍴 420 💻 DartCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 01 Nov 2026 Explore Tool
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open-knowledge

by inkeep

Beautiful, AI-native markdown IDE and LLM wiki

⭐ 4.8k🍴 325 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 31 Oct 2026 Explore Tool
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Memex

by WorldBrain

Browser extension to curate, annotate, and discuss the most valuable content and ideas on the web. As individuals, teams and communities.

⭐ 4.7k🍴 353 💻 TypeScriptCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 02 Dec 2025 Explore Tool
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freeplane

by freeplane

Application for Mind Mapping, Knowledge Management, Project Management. Develop, organize and communicate your ideas and knowledge in the most effective way.

⭐ 4.4k🍴 504 💻 JavaCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 30 Oct 2026 Explore Tool
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notes

by nuttyartist

Fast and beautiful note-taking app written in C++. Write down your thoughts.

⭐ 4.3k🍴 385 💻 C++Coding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 15 May 2026 Explore Tool
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GitJournal

by GitJournal

Mobile first Note Taking integrated with Git

⭐ 4.2k🍴 317 💻 DartCoding Knowledge Recommended
Updated 26 May 2026 Explore Tool