How to: Note-taking & Editors
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[Note taking](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Note-taking) editors.

_Related: [Wikis](#wikis)_

- [Blinko](https://blinko.space/) - A personal note tool with AI features. ([Source Code](https://github.com/blinkospace/blinko)) `AGPL-3.0` `Docker`
- [DailyTxT](https://github.com/PhiTux/DailyTxT) - Encrypted diary Web application to save your personal memories of each day. Includes a search function and encrypted file upload. ([Demo](https://dailytxt.phitux.de)) `MIT` `Docker`
- [Docs](https://docs.numerique.gouv.fr/) - Collaborative note taking, wiki and documentation platform that scales. ([Source Code](https://github.com/suitenumerique/docs)) `MIT` `K8S`
- [draw.io](https://draw.io) - Diagram software for making flowcharts, process diagrams, org charts, UML, ER and network diagrams. ([Source Code](https://github.com/jgraph/drawio)) `Apache-2.0` `Javascript/Docker`
- [flatnotes](https://github.com/dullage/flatnotes) - Database-less note-taking web app that utilises a flat folder of markdown files for storage. ([Demo](https://demo.flatnotes.io)) `MIT` `Docker`
- [HedgeDoc](https://hedgedoc.org/) - Realtime collaborative markdown notes on all platforms, formerly known as CodiMD and HackMD CE. ([Demo](https://demo.hedgedoc.org/), [Source Code](https://github.com/hedgedoc/hedgedoc)) `AGPL-3.0` `Docker/Nodejs`
- [Joplin](https://joplinapp.org/) - Note taking application with markdown editor and encryption support for mobile and desktop platforms. Runs client-side and syncs through a self hosted Nextcloud instance or similar (alternative to Evernote). ([Source Code](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin)) `MIT` `Nodejs`
- [Livebook](https://livebook.dev) - Realtime collaborative notebook app based on Markdown that supports running Elixir code snippets, TeX and Mermaid Diagrams. Easily deployed using Docker or Elixir. ([Source Code](https://github.com/livebook-dev/livebook)) `Apache-2.0` `Elixir/Docker`
- [Many Notes](https://github.com/brufdev/many-notes) - Markdown note-taking web application designed for simplicity. `MIT` `Docker`
- [Memos](https://usememos.com/) - Knowledge base that works with a SQLite db file. ([Demo](https://demo.usememos.com/explore), [Source Code](https://github.com/usememos/memos)) `MIT` `Docker/Go`
- [Note Mark](https://notemark.docs.enchantedcode.co.uk/) - Minimal web-based Markdown notes app. ([Source Code](https://github.com/enchant97/note-mark)) `AGPL-3.0` `Docker`
- [Overleaf](https://www.overleaf.com/) - Web-based collaborative LaTeX editor. ([Source Code](https://github.com/overleaf/overleaf)) `AGPL-3.0` `Ruby`
- [Plainpad](https://alextselegidis.com/get/plainpad/) - Modern note taking application for the cloud, utilizing the best features of progressive web apps technology. ([Demo](https://alextselegidis.com/try/plainpad/), [Source Code](https://github.com/alextselegidis/plainpad)) `GPL-3.0` `PHP`
- [SilverBullet](https://silverbullet.md/) - Note-taking application optimized for people with a hacker mindset. ([Demo](https://play.silverbullet.md/), [Source Code](https://github.com/silverbulletmd/silverbullet), [Clients](https://silverbullet.md/Libraries)) `MIT` `Docker/Deno`
- [Standard Notes](https://docs.standardnotes.com/self-hosting/getting-started) - Simple and private notes app. Protect your privacy while getting more done. That's Standard Notes. ([Demo](https://app.standardnotes.com/), [Source Code](https://github.com/standardnotes/app)) `GPL-3.0` `Ruby`
- [TriliumNext Notes](https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium) - Cross-platform hierarchical note taking application with focus on building large personal knowledge bases (fork of Trilium Notes). `AGPL-3.0` `Nodejs/Docker/K8S`
- [Turtl](https://turtl.it/) - Totally private personal database and note taking app. ([Source Code](https://github.com/turtl)) `GPL-3.0` `CommonLisp`
- [Writing](https://josephernest.github.io/writing/) - Lightweight distraction-free text editor, in the browser (Markdown and LaTeX supported). No lag when writing. ([Source Code](https://github.com/josephernest/writing)) `MIT` `Javascript`