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ChatGPT said:
Here are several open-source alternatives to Obsidian.md, which is a powerful but proprietary Markdown-based note-taking and knowledge management tool:
🧠 1. Logseq
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Website: https://logseq.com
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License: AGPL-3.0
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GitHub: logseq/logseq
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Highlights:
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Markdown and Org-mode support
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Local-first with optional sync
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Graph view and backlinks (like Obsidian)
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Task management and journaling
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Plugins and themes supported
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📓 2. Joplin
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Website: https://joplinapp.org
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License: MIT
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GitHub: laurent22/joplin
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Highlights:
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Note-taking and to-do list manager
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Markdown support
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End-to-end encryption
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Sync via Dropbox, WebDAV, etc.
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Mobile, desktop, and terminal apps
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🌱 3. Zettlr
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Website: https://www.zettlr.com
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License: GPL-3.0
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GitHub: zettlr/zettlr
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Highlights:
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Designed for academic writing
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Zettelkasten-style note linking
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Citation management (Zotero integration)
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Export to PDF/Word/LaTeX via Pandoc
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🪶 4. Trilium Notes
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Website: https://github.com/zadam/trilium
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License: AGPL-3.0
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Highlights:
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Rich hierarchical note structure
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Support for scripting and automation
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Sync between devices
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Visual graphs, daily notes
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🔗 5. Dendron (VS Code extension)
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Website: https://www.dendron.so
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License: MPL-2.0
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GitHub: dendronhq/dendron
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Highlights:
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Hierarchical note system inside VS Code
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Markdown-based
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Daily journals, backlinks, lookup
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Focus on developer-friendly features
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🛠️ 6. Foam (VS Code extension)
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Website: https://foambubble.github.io/foam
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License: MIT
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GitHub: foambubble/foam
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Highlights:
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Lightweight knowledge base in VS Code
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Markdown and link references
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Git-based workflows
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No GUI extras—just plain files and VS Code
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Would you like a comparison table or a recommendation based on your specific needs (e.g., local-only, graph support, sync, academic use)?
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ChatGPT said:
Absolutely! Here are more open-source alternatives to Obsidian.md, expanding the list to include lesser-known but powerful tools:
🐢 7. Turtl
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Website: https://turtlapp.com
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License: GPL-3.0
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GitHub: turtl
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Highlights:
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Encrypted notes and tasks
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Markdown support
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Designed with privacy in mind
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Sync and sharing support
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📚 8. Lume
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Website: https://lume.io (archived; still usable)
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License: MIT
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GitHub: lumeland/lume
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Highlights:
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Static site generator for Markdown-based content
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Not a note-taking app per se, but can be adapted
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📋 9. QOwnNotes
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Website: https://www.qownnotes.org
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License: GPL-2.0
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GitHub: pbek/QOwnNotes
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Highlights:
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Markdown notes with ownCloud/Nextcloud sync
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Daily notes, tagging, scripting support
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Cross-platform
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📝 10. Laverna (no longer actively maintained, but still functional)
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Website: https://laverna.cc
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License: MPL-2.0
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GitHub: Laverna
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Highlights:
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Markdown notes in the browser
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No sign-up needed, can work offline
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Focused on privacy and simplicity
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📁 11. Inkdrop (Partially open, commercial product with open components)
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Website: https://inkdrop.app
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License: Mixed (client closed, plugins open-source)
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GitHub: inkdropapp
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Highlights:
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Beautiful UI, sync, mobile support
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Plugin architecture (many plugins open source)
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Markdown-based note-taking for developers
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🧾 12. Boost Note (legacy and new)
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Website: https://boostnote.io
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License: GPL-3.0 (open source versions)
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GitHub: BoostIO/BoostNote-App
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Highlights:
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Markdown and snippet manager for developers
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Cross-platform
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Legacy version fully open source
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🌐 13. Athens Research (inspired by Roam Research)
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License: AGPL-3.0
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Highlights:
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Graph-based knowledge base
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Local-first, backlinking, block references
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Community-driven Roam alternative
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🔎 14. Org-roam (for Emacs users)
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Website: https://www.orgroam.com
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License: GPL-3.0
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GitHub: org-roam/org-roam
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Highlights:
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Zettelkasten-style note management inside Emacs
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Based on Org-mode
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Graph visualization, backlinks, etc.
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🗃️ 15. Notable (Partially open source)
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Website: https://notable.app
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License: AGPL-3.0 (codebase; newer releases may not be open)
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GitHub: notable/notable
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Highlights:
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Markdown-based, clean UI
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Tags, folders, and notebooks
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Simple and extensible
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Would you like to filter these by features (e.g., graph view, Zettelkasten, sync, mobile support), or get a personalized recommendation?
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ChatGPT said:
Here are more open-source alternatives to Obsidian.md, beyond the most well-known ones, including some niche and experimental projects for markdown-based or Zettelkasten-style knowledge management:
📌 16. DokuWiki
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Website: https://www.dokuwiki.org
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License: GPL-2.0
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Highlights:
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Wiki engine that uses plain text files
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Designed for documentation and note-taking
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Highly extensible with plugins
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Ideal for local wiki setups
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🧠 17. ConnectedText (Open source alternatives exist to emulate it)
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While ConnectedText itself is proprietary and Windows-only, many markdown-based tools like Zettlr, Trilium, and Org-roam mimic its core features in open-source ecosystems.
📒 18. MyMindMap (early stage)
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Graph-based note-taking
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Markdown-based with mindmap visualizations
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Light and fast
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📔 19. BrainTool (for Emacs)
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Website: https://braintool.org
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License: GPL
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Highlights:
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Browser bookmarking + Org-mode notes
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Zettelkasten-style thinking, but link-centric
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Deep Emacs integration
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🧰 20. Neuron
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Website: https://neuron.zettel.page
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License: MIT
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GitHub: srid/neuron
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Highlights:
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Zettelkasten system using Markdown
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Static site generator
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Written in Haskell
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Ideal for publishing and local linking
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🗂️ 21. Affine
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Website: https://affine.pro
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License: AGPL-3.0
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GitHub: toeverything/AFFiNE
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Highlights:
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All-in-one knowledge tool (Notion + Obsidian style)
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Markdown-based with visual boards
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Collaborative, open-source alternative to Notion
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📁 22. Notesnook (open-core model)
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Website: https://notesnook.com
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License: GPL-3.0 (core is open)
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GitHub: streetwriters/notesnook
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Highlights:
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Encrypted notes
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Markdown support
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Sync, privacy-first
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Mobile, desktop, browser support
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🪵 23. Logarion
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Website: https://github.com/logarion/logarion
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Minimalist Zettelkasten note-taking system
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Focus on plain text, terminal-based
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Great for UNIX-focused workflows
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📚 24. nb (CLI tool)
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GitHub: xwmx/nb
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Command-line note manager
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Plain-text, Markdown, Zettelkasten-style
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Git integration for syncing/versioning
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✍️ 25. Mindforger
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Website: https://www.mindforger.com
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License: GPL-2.0
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GitHub: dgold/mindforger
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Highlights:
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Markdown IDE for knowledge management
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Emphasizes “thinking and writing”
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Semantic search, organization features
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If you'd like a curated shortlist based on your use case (e.g. Zettelkasten, publishing, daily journaling, graph view, VS Code integrations, etc.), let me know and I can tailor recommendations.
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ChatGPT said:
Here is a third extended list of open-source alternatives to Obsidian.md, focusing on markdown-based, local-first, or knowledge management tools:
🧱 26. Wiki.js
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Website: https://wiki.js.org
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License: AGPL-3.0
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GitHub: Requarks/wiki
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Highlights:
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Modern, powerful wiki engine
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Markdown and WYSIWYG editing
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Git-backed versioning
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Can be used locally or on a server
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📜 27. SilverBullet
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Website: https://silverbullet.md
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License: MIT
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GitHub: zefhemel/silverbullet
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Highlights:
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Local-first, Markdown-based
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Collaborative features (peer-to-peer)
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Inspired by Obsidian and Roam
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🧮 28. MarkText
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Website: https://marktext.app
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License: MIT
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GitHub: marktext/marktext
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Highlights:
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Clean Markdown editor
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Focused on distraction-free writing
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Not a PKM tool, but can be extended
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🧬 29. Codex
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Experimental local-first personal knowledge base
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Graph view, rich text, JSON backend
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From Ink & Switch (research lab)
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📇 30. Athens Desktop
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License: AGPL-3.0
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Highlights:
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Desktop variant of Athens
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Roam-style graph linking
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Local data storage
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📓 31. Notable Mind
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Mindmap-based note-taking in browser
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Local file saving
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Lightweight alternative for visual thinkers
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📤 32. Outline
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Website: https://www.getoutline.com
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License: Business Source License (mostly open)
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GitHub: outline/outline
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Highlights:
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Team-oriented knowledge base
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Clean UI, Markdown support
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Self-hostable
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📌 33. CnueNotes
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License: GPL-3.0
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Highlights:
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Zettelkasten note-taking system
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Minimalist, keyboard-friendly
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Markdown and tag support
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🧾 34. KNotes
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Web-based Markdown notes
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Lightweight, Python backend
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Great for self-hosted simplicity
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✨ 35. HedgeDoc (formerly CodiMD)
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Website: https://hedgedoc.org
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License: AGPL-3.0
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GitHub: hedgedoc/hedgedoc
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Highlights:
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Real-time collaborative Markdown editor
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Web-based
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Ideal for team documentation or co-writing
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If you want a searchable comparison table or tools sorted by feature (graph, backlinks, Zettelkasten, sync, CLI, Emacs, etc.), I can generate that for you too.
Would you like a downloadable list (CSV or markdown)?
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ChatGPT said:
You're thorough! Here’s a fourth batch of lesser-known or niche open-source alternatives to Obsidian.md, including experimental, minimalist, or developer-centric tools:
🧠 36. VoodooPad (open-source fork: VoodooPad-Lite)
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Desktop wiki for macOS/Linux
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Wiki-style links
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Markdown support in forks
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📚 37. Notea (Discontinued but forkable)
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Self-hosted Notion-style note app
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Markdown-based with Firebase backend
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Minimalist interface
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📋 38. CodiMD (now known as HedgeDoc, listed before)
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Fork of HackMD for real-time Markdown collaboration
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Self-hostable for secure team note-taking
🧾 39. Keepmark
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Website: https://keepmark.io
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License: GPL-3.0
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GitHub: keepmark/keepmark
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Highlights:
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Desktop knowledge and document manager
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Stores Markdown, HTML, emails, PDFs
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Focused on productivity, not just note-taking
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🪶 40. Feather Wiki
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Website: https://github.com/svnpenn/feather
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License: Public Domain
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Highlights:
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Lightweight, single HTML file wiki
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No install, self-contained
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Very small footprint (~30 KB)
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🧩 41. Ema (Elixir-based Markdown assistant)
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GitHub: https://github.com/mrk-its/ema
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Builds personal websites from Markdown notes
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Can be used as a Zettelkasten engine
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Static output + backlinks
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📓 42. markdown-notes
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Ultra-simple web app
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Self-hosted Markdown viewer/editor
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Local file-based knowledge base
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🧰 43. Flatnotes
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Website: https://flatnotes.io
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Self-hosted note-taking app
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Flat-file Markdown storage
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Fast, search-enabled, tag-based
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⌨️ 44. Denote (for Emacs)
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License: GPL-3.0
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Highlights:
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Emacs-native Zettelkasten system
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Plain text, minimal metadata
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Renaming-safe and CLI-friendly
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🖥️ 45. SimpleNote Viewer (for CLI fans)
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GitHub: https://github.com/insanum/sncli
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Terminal-based note viewer
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Uses Simplenote backend
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For minimalists
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There are now 45+ open-source tools like or inspired by Obsidian, varying from simple CLI tools to robust PKM platforms. If you want a filtered list by feature (like “supports backlinks,” “has graph view,” “terminal-based,” etc.), just let me know!
Would you like me to stop here or continue uncovering even deeper niche tools?
You said:
ChatGPT said:
Absolutely! Here's an extended and integrated list including the tools you've mentioned—some of which are open source or have open-source alternatives—and others from our previous batches. I'll indicate clearly which are fully open source, partially open, or have open-source alternatives:
🔓 Fully Open Source Alternatives to Obsidian.md
Name | License | Type | Highlights |
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Standard Notes | AGPL-3.0 | Encrypted notes app | Strong focus on privacy and encryption, supports Markdown with extensions |
MDNote | MIT | Markdown note manager | Lightweight, local-first, Git-friendly note manager |
Obsidian (Open Source Plugins) | Varies (plugins) | Plugin ecosystem | While core is closed, community plugins are mostly MIT/GPL |
VNote | GPL-3.0 | Markdown note-taking | Tree-based UI, Vim support, great for tech users |
TiddlyWiki | BSD | Personal wiki | One HTML file, powerful and infinitely customizable |
Zotero | AGPL-3.0 | Reference manager + notes | Notetaking for researchers, with citation, PDFs, and plugins |
Emacs + Org-mode | GPL-3.0 | Power-user system | Outline, task manager, journaling, backlinks with org-roam |
VimWiki | GPL | Terminal/CLI wiki | Vim-based Markdown or wiki syntax with links and diary |
Elephant | GPL-3.0 | Markdown file-based | Local note manager with tagging and plain file storage |
QmNote | MIT | Qt-based Markdown notes | Tags, tree views, simple UI |
MyNotex | GPL-3.0 | Structured notes | Notes organized by subject, attachment support |
WikidPad | GPL | Personal wiki | Local, desktop-based, wiki-style links |
Notable (Open Source) | AGPL-3.0 | Markdown note app | Simple, tag-based interface, discontinued but still available |
RemNote (Old Open Source version) | AGPL (legacy) | Spaced-repetition + notes | Flashcard-focused PKM, old versions open-source |
Logseq | AGPL-3.0 | Outline-based PKM | Backlinking, graph view, Markdown & Org-mode compatible |
Trilium Notes | AGPL-3.0 | Hierarchical PKM | Structured tree, WYSIWYG or Markdown, advanced scripting |
Turtl | GPL-3.0 | Secure encrypted notes | Markdown, syncing, tags, open-source Evernote alternative |
Joplin | MIT | Note-taking + to-do | Markdown with sync, encryption, web clipper, plugins |
Zettlr | GPL-3.0 | Markdown editor | Academic citation support, Zettelkasten workflows |
Athens Research | AGPL-3.0 | Roam-like PKM | Local-first, graph-based linking |
Neuron | MIT | Zettelkasten static site | Graph, backlinks, plain-text Markdown |
SilverBullet | MIT | Browser-first PKM | Peer-to-peer, local storage, visual interface |
MindForger | GPL-2.0 | IDE for thinkers | Semantic search, Markdown, structured PKM |
Flatnotes | MIT | Self-hosted Markdown notes | Taggable, searchable, clean interface |
Denote (Emacs) | GPL-3.0 | Emacs-native Zettelkasten | Minimal metadata, links, safe renaming |
Outline (mostly open) | BSL | Team knowledge wiki | Modern, Markdown, versioning, self-hostable |
Feather Wiki | Public Domain | Tiny wiki in one HTML file | ~30 KB, instant single-file publishing |
nb (CLI) | MIT | Terminal notes | Zettelkasten-style, Git support, markdown |
🧪 Partial or Proprietary but Inspired/Extendable
Name | Type | Notes |
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Obsidian (Core) | Proprietary | Free for personal use, closed-source core |
Obsidian for VS Code | VS Code plugin ecosystem | Many plugins mimic Obsidian inside VS Code, e.g., Foam, Dendron |
Bear | Proprietary (macOS/iOS) | Markdown-based, beautiful UI, but not open source |
Roam Research | Proprietary | Roam-style block references and backlinks, inspired many OSS clones |
RemNote (current) | Proprietary | Core product is now closed, with proprietary sync and interface |
Notion | Proprietary | Many OSS Notion-style alternatives exist |
🔄 Open Source Alternatives to Notion
Alternative | License | Notes |
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AFFiNE | AGPL-3.0 | Blocks, Markdown, Kanban, graph view; offline and collaborative |
AppFlowy | AGPL-3.0 | Flutter-based Notion alternative with privacy focus |
Anytype (some parts OSS) | AGPL-3.0 | Encrypted, graph-based PKM + Notion-like blocks |
Outline | BSL | As mentioned above |
Notea | MIT | Discontinued, but can be forked; Notion-style Markdown notes |
🧠 Tools for Networked Thinking (Roam-like)
Tool | License | Notes |
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Logseq | AGPL-3.0 | Roam-style block references, open, local-first |
Athens | AGPL-3.0 | Roam-style Zettelkasten with offline support |
Codex (Ink & Switch) | MIT | Experimental graph-based Markdown knowledge base |
Dendron (VS Code) | MPL-2.0 | Hierarchical note-taking inside VS Code |
Foam (VS Code) | MIT | Obsidian-like toolkit for Markdown in VS Code |
Would you like:
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A downloadable version (Markdown, CSV, or HTML)?
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A comparison chart by features (e.g., backlinks, encryption, graph, sync)?
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Recommendations based on your workflow or system (Zettelkasten, journaling, writing, etc.)?
Let me know how you'd like to explore this ecosystem further!
You said:
ChatGPT said:
Great! Here's the continuation of the numbered list, starting from #46, featuring the tools you mentioned. Each entry includes name, license, GitHub or website, and a short feature description — consistent with the prior format.
🛡️ 46. Standard Notes
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Website: https://standardnotes.com
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License: AGPL-3.0
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GitHub: https://github.com/standardnotes
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Highlights:
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Privacy-first, encrypted note-taking app
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Markdown support via extensions
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Cross-platform with optional sync and backups
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📝 47. MDNote
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GitHub: https://github.com/svsool/mdnote
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Lightweight Markdown-based note manager
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Git integration and Zettelkasten workflow support
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Ideal for developers and minimalists
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💻 48. Obsidian (Open Source Plugins + Community Tools)
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Website: https://obsidian.md
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License: Proprietary core, but plugins are mostly MIT
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Highlights:
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While core is closed, vast plugin ecosystem is open
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Rich Markdown support, graph view, extensible
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⚙️ 49. Obsidian for VS Code (Foam / Dendron)
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GitHub (Foam): https://github.com/foambubble/foam
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GitHub (Dendron): https://github.com/dendronhq/dendron
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License: MIT / MPL-2.0
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Highlights:
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Markdown PKM tools inside VS Code
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Dendron supports hierarchical structure
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Foam mimics Obsidian with backlinks and graph
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🍃 50. Bear (Proprietary)
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Website: https://bear.app
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License: Proprietary (macOS/iOS only)
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Highlights:
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Elegant Markdown note-taking
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Rich tagging and inline links
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No open-source version, but highly polished
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🌐 51. TiddlyWiki
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Website: https://tiddlywiki.com
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License: BSD
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Highlights:
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Self-contained personal wiki in one HTML file
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Powerful and customizable
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Extendable with plugins, ideal for deep PKM
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💬 52. Memos
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Website: https://usememos.com
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Lightweight self-hosted journaling and micro-note app
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Uses Markdown and SQLite
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Ideal for digital garden or daily log
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🧾 53. VNote
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Website: https://vnotex.github.io/vnote
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License: GPL-3.0
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GitHub: https://github.com/vnotex/vnote
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Highlights:
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Feature-rich Markdown editor
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Tree structure, notebook system, Vim mode
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Designed for programmers and researchers
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🧠 54. Roam Research (Proprietary)
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Website: https://roamresearch.com
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License: Proprietary
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Highlights:
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Block-based graph of interconnected notes
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Backlinks and bi-directional linking
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Inspired the rise of Logseq, Athens, etc.
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🗃️ 55. Notable Notes
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Website: https://notable.app
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License: AGPL-3.0 (old OSS version)
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Highlights:
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Markdown notes stored as files
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Tags, search, clean interface
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Development slowed, but still usable
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📚 56. Paperback
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License: GPL-3.0
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Highlights:
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Offline-first Markdown note manager
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Graph, tags, backlinks, designed with decentralization in mind
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Currently in early stages
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🧾 57. Zotero
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Website: https://www.zotero.org
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License: AGPL-3.0
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GitHub: https://github.com/zotero/zotero
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Highlights:
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Academic reference and PDF manager
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Markdown and note integration with plugins
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Great for researchers and students
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🧷 58. WikidPad
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Website: http://wikidpad.sourceforge.net/
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License: GPL
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Highlights:
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Desktop personal wiki
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Wiki-style links and trees
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Lightweight, Python-based
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🧠 59. RemNote (Old Open Source version)
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Website: https://www.remnote.com
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GitHub (legacy OSS): https://github.com/remnoteio/remnote-legacy
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License: AGPL-3.0 (only legacy OSS version)
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Highlights:
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Note-taking plus spaced repetition
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Now proprietary, but older versions were open
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🧩 60. Notion (Open Source Alternatives)
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Popular OSS Replacements:
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Highlights:
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Block-based note-taking with offline support
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Ideal for teams and databases
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Some are Notion-style with OSS stack
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💬 61. Synapse
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License: Apache-2.0
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Highlights:
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While not a PKM tool per se, it's the backend for Matrix chat
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Some use Matrix/Synapse for encrypted, distributed note-taking
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Useful in custom workflows with bots or journaling
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📝 62. VimWiki
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License: GPL
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Highlights:
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Wiki-style note system for Vim
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Diary, task manager, Markdown compatible
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Highly efficient for terminal users
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🐘 63. Elephant
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License: GPL-3.0
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Highlights:
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Markdown-based personal knowledge base
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Clean, local file storage
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Tag-based, simple and reliable
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🧮 64. QmNote
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Cross-platform Qt note editor
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Markdown with directory-based organization
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Simple and portable
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📁 65. MyNotex
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License: GPL-3.0
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Highlights:
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Linux-friendly structured notes manager
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Supports attachments, subjects, tags, rich text
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Lightweight with SQLite backend
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🌿 66. Emacs Org Mode
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Website: https://orgmode.org
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License: GPL-3.0
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Highlights:
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Outliner, task manager, journaling, literate programming
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Extremely powerful for plain text PKM
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Can be extended with org-roam for backlinks and graph views
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Would you like:
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A downloadable CSV or Markdown list?
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A filterable comparison table by tags like encryption, backlinks, sync, or CLI support?
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Personalized suggestions for your workflow (e.g., Zettelkasten, journal, research, etc.)?
Let me know and I’ll tailor it!
You said:
ChatGPT said:
Certainly! Here are additional open-source personal knowledge management (PKM) tools that serve as alternatives to Obsidian.md. Each entry includes the name, license, website or GitHub link, and a brief description to help you explore further.
🧠 67. Zim
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License: GPL-2.0-or-later
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Website: https://zim-wiki.org
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GitHub: https://github.com/zim-desktop-wiki/zim-desktop-wiki
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Highlights:
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Desktop wiki with a WYSIWYG editor
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Stores notes as plain text files
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Supports plugins for additional functionality
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🗂️ 68. TagSpaces
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License: AGPL-3.0-only
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Website: https://www.tagspaces.org
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Highlights:
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File manager with tagging capabilities
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Supports Markdown and HTML note editing
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Cross-platform with no cloud dependency
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📝 69. Notesnook
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License: GPL-3.0
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Website: https://notesnook.com
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Highlights:
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End-to-end encrypted note-taking app
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Supports Markdown, task lists, and tags
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Cross-platform with web clipper
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🌳 70. Trilium Notes
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License: AGPL-3.0
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GitHub: https://github.com/zadam/trilium
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Highlights:
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Hierarchical note-taking with rich text editor
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Supports scripting and automation
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Offers synchronization and web clipper
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🧾 71. QOwnNotes
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License: GPL-2.0
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Website: https://www.qownnotes.org
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Highlights:
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Plain text Markdown notes with Nextcloud/ownCloud integration
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Supports scripting and customizable shortcuts
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Cross-platform with tagging and to-do list support
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🧠 72. Anytype
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License: AGPL-3.0
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Website: https://anytype.io
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Highlights:
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Local-first, privacy-focused PKM tool
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Supports various content types and relations
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Offers graph view and block-based editing
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🧠 73. Documize
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License: AGPL-3.0 (Community Edition)
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Website: https://documize.com
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Highlights:
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Combines documentation and knowledge base features
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Supports version control and access management
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Suitable for team collaboration
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🧠 74. OsmoNote
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Web-based text editor for networked note-taking
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Self-hosted with Git repository integration
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Supports Markdown and collaborative editing
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🧠 75. Lumen
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Simple note-taking app with Markdown support
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Organizes notes with tags and to-do lists
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Stores data directly in your GitHub repository
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🧠 76. Markdown Oxide
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Language server for PKM in text editors
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Supports linking, daily notes, and querying
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Compatible with Neovim, VSCode, and other editors
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🧠 77. Vim-Zettel
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Zettelkasten note-taking in Vim
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Supports backlinks and fuzzy searching
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Customizable templates and file naming
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🧠 78. Markor
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License: GPL-3.0
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Highlights:
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Android Markdown editor for notes and to-do lists
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Offline functionality with cloud sync options
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Supports various file formats and themes
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🧠 79. Gnote
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License: GPL-3.0
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Website: https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Gnote
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Highlights:
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Simple note-taking application for GNOME
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Supports linking between notes and text formatting
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Lightweight alternative to Tomboy
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If you need further assistance in selecting the right tool based on specific features like encryption, synchronization, or platform compatibility, feel free to ask!
You said:
ChatGPT said:
Certainly! Building upon our previous list, here are additional open-source alternatives to Obsidian.md for personal knowledge management (PKM). Each entry includes the name, license, website or GitHub link, and a brief description to help you explore further.
🧠 80. Zettlr
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License: GPL-3.0
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Website: https://zettlr.com
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GitHub: https://github.com/Zettlr/Zettlr
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Highlights:
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Markdown editor with citation support via Zotero integration
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Graph view for visualizing note connections
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Cross-platform with export options to various formats
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🧠 81. DokuWiki
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License: GPLv2
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Website: https://www.dokuwiki.org
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Highlights:
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File-based wiki software, no database required
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Designed for documentation with a simple syntax
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Suitable for both personal and enterprise use
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🧠 82. TreeSheets
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License: Zlib/libpng
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Website: https://strlen.com/treesheets
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Highlights:
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Hierarchical spreadsheet for structured note-taking
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Combines features of mind maps, outliners, and spreadsheets
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Lightweight and cross-platform
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🧠 83. Orgzly
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License: GPL-3.0
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Website: https://orgzly.com
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Highlights:
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Android app for managing notes and to-do lists in Org mode
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Syncs with Dropbox, Google Drive, and other cloud services
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Ideal for users of Emacs Org mode seeking mobile compatibility
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🧠 84. Simplenote
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License: Open-source clients; server-side is proprietary
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Website: https://simplenote.com
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Highlights:
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Minimalist note-taking app with Markdown support
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Cross-platform synchronization
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Focuses on simplicity and ease of use
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🧠 85. TriliumNext
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License: AGPL-3.0
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GitHub: https://github.com/zadam/trilium
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Highlights:
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Hierarchical note-taking with WYSIWYG editor
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Features include sketching diagrams, web clipper, and more
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Supports self-hosting for data control
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🧠 86. Foam
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Personal knowledge management system built on Visual Studio Code
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Utilizes Markdown and GitHub for synchronization
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Emphasizes networked note-taking and collaboration
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🧠 87. Dendron
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License: MPL-2.0
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Website: https://www.dendron.so
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Highlights:
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Markdown-based note-taking integrated with Visual Studio Code
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Hierarchical note structure for organized information
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Designed for developers and technical documentation
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🧠 88. Markor
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License: GPL-3.0
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Highlights:
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Android Markdown editor for notes and to-do lists
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Offline functionality with cloud sync options
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Supports various file formats and themes
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🧠 89. AnyType
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License: AGPL-3.0
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Website: https://anytype.io
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Highlights:
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Local-first, privacy-focused PKM tool
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Supports various content types and relations
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Offers graph view and block-based editing
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🧠 90. Documize
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License: AGPL-3.0 (Community Edition)
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Website: https://documize.com
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Highlights:
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Combines documentation and knowledge base features
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Supports version control and access management
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Suitable for team collaboration
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If you need further assistance in selecting the right tool based on specific features like encryption, synchronization, or platform compatibility, feel free to ask!
You said:
ChatGPT said:
Certainly! Building upon our previous discussions, here are additional open-source alternatives to Obsidian.md for personal knowledge management. Each entry includes the name, license, website or GitHub link, and a brief description to help you explore further.
🧠 91. Quilly
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License: MIT
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GitHub: https://github.com/aks579/quilly
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Highlights:
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Simple, fast, and private note-taking app using Flask
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Supports Markdown with code highlighting
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Local storage with tagging capabilities
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Designed for users seeking minimalism and privacy
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🧠 92. SiYuan
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License: AGPL-3.0
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Website: https://siyuan.io
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Highlights:
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Local-first personal knowledge management system
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Block-level reference and Markdown WYSIWYG editor
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Rich export options and Docker-based installation
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Privacy-focused and self-hosted solution
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🧠 93. AppFlowy
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License: AGPL-3.0
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Website: https://www.appflowy.io
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Highlights:
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Open-source alternative to Notion with robust data security
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Built with Flutter and Rust for cross-platform functionality
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Offers task management and collaboration features
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Customizable workspace for personal and team use
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🧠 94. Affine
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License: AGPL-3.0
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Website: https://affine.pro
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Highlights:
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Combines note-taking, drawing, and planning tools
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Block-based content organization with whiteboard visualization
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Syncs across devices with privacy-first design
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Suitable for brainstorming, project planning, and team collaboration
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🧠 95. Foam
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License: MIT
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Highlights:
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Personal knowledge management system built on Visual Studio Code
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Inspired by Roam Research with support for backlinks and graph visualization
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Markdown-based with publishing capabilities
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Ideal for organizing research and writing content
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🧠 96. Dendron
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License: MPL-2.0
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Website: https://www.dendron.so
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Highlights:
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Markdown-based note-taking integrated with Visual Studio Code
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Hierarchical note structure for organized information
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Designed for developers and technical documentation
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🧠 97. Notesnook
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License: GPL-3.0
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Website: https://notesnook.com
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Highlights:
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End-to-end encrypted note-taking app
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Supports Markdown, task lists, and tags
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Cross-platform with web clipper
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🧠 98. TriliumNext
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License: AGPL-3.0
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GitHub: https://github.com/zadam/trilium
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Highlights:
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Hierarchical note-taking with WYSIWYG editor
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Supports scripting and automation
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Offers synchronization and web clipper
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🧠 99. Joplin
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License: MIT
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Website: https://joplinapp.org
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Highlights:
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Markdown-based note-taking with notebook organization
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Supports synchronization with various cloud services
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Offers web clipper and plugin ecosystem
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🧠 100. Simplenote
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License: Open-source clients; server-side is proprietary
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Website: https://simplenote.com
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Highlights:
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Minimalist note-taking app with Markdown support
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Cross-platform synchronization
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Focuses on simplicity and ease of use
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If you need further assistance in selecting the right tool based on specific features like encryption, synchronization, or platform compatibility, feel free to ask!
You said:
ChatGPT said:
Among all the tools listed — including Obsidian.md and its open-source alternatives — the most comprehensive personal knowledge management (PKM) tool depends on your specific needs (e.g. offline-first, extensibility, collaboration, privacy). However, based on feature depth, community support, and ecosystem, here are the top contenders:
🥇 Obsidian.md
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Comprehensiveness Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Why it's leading:
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Markdown-based with a powerful plugin ecosystem (many community-developed tools)
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Local-first with optional end-to-end encrypted sync
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Graph view, backlinks, transclusion, and block referencing
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Strong community support, frequent updates
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Limitations: Not fully open source (core is proprietary)
🥈 Trilium Notes
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Comprehensiveness Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
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Why it’s close:
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Hierarchical note organization, relations, backlinks, and scripting
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Built-in WYSIWYG editor and Markdown support
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Web clipper, synchronization, journal features
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Open source with full self-hosting capability
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Limitations: Heavier UI; not ideal for minimalists or mobile-first users
🥉 Joplin
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Comprehensiveness Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Why it's great:
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Markdown notes with file attachments, notebooks, and tags
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Sync with Dropbox, Nextcloud, WebDAV, and more
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Rich plugin system, end-to-end encryption, mobile and desktop support
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Limitations: Less flexible graph/networked linking vs. Obsidian or Trilium
🏅 SiYuan
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Comprehensiveness Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Why it's notable:
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Block-level linking (like Roam), backlinks, and notebook structure
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WYSIWYG and Markdown hybrid editing
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Graph view and whiteboard features
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Local-first with synchronization and encryption
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Limitations: Less mature ecosystem than Obsidian/Joplin
🏅 AppFlowy
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Comprehensiveness Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½
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Why it's notable:
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Open-source Notion alternative with databases, blocks, rich content types
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Privacy-focused and customizable
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Limitations: Still under heavy development; not yet as robust or stable
🏅 Emacs + Org Mode
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Comprehensiveness Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (for advanced users)
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Why it’s powerful:
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Ultimate in customizability and extensibility
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Integrated task management, calendar, links, tables, and publishing
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Limitations: High learning curve; steep setup for non-Emacs users
Honorable Mentions:
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Foam + VS Code – Great for devs; Markdown and graph view, but requires manual setup
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Dendron – Similar to Foam, but more structured for hierarchical note-takers
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TiddlyWiki – Incredibly flexible and portable, but has a steep learning curve
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AnyType – Privacy-first, Notion-style UX, still emerging
✅ Summary Table (Top 6)
Tool | Open Source | Local-First | Graph View | Plugins | Mobile | E2E Encryption | WYSIWYG | Custom Scripts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Obsidian.md | ❌ Core Only | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (paid sync) | ❌ | ✅ via plugins |
Trilium Notes | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Joplin | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ⚠️ Limited |
SiYuan | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ Partial |
AppFlowy | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ Partial |
Org Mode (Emacs) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ (basic) | ✅ | ⚠️ Indirect | ✅ | ⚠️ Text UI | ✅ |
🔚 Conclusion
Obsidian is currently the most comprehensive and balanced tool, especially with its plugin ecosystem, graph-based thinking, and extensibility — though not fully open source.
If open source is non-negotiable, Trilium, SiYuan, and Joplin are the top contenders — each excelling in a slightly different direction (hierarchy, block-based, or task integration).
Let me know if you want a decision matrix based on your use case (e.g., research, Zettelkasten, journaling, privacy, collaboration).
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Yes, some of the tools listed support website archiving — either natively or through plugins/extensions. Here's a breakdown of which ones offer this feature and how:
🗂️ Tools with Website Archiving Capabilities
✅ 1. Trilium Notes
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Support: ✅ Native web clipper + full page save
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Details:
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Comes with a web clipper browser extension
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Can save entire web pages or selected content as notes
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Allows scheduling to automatically archive websites via scripts
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Strengths: Full HTML archival, scripting options for automation
✅ 2. Joplin
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Support: ✅ Via Web Clipper
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Details:
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Offers official browser extension (Web Clipper) for Chrome and Firefox
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Can clip simplified or full web pages, text, and screenshots
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Saves as Markdown + resources (images, styles)
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Strengths: Good for content snapshots, not ideal for full web fidelity
✅ 3. SiYuan
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Support: ✅ Via built-in clipping and plugin system
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Details:
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Has block-level clipping of selected content
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Supports rich content blocks, HTML paste
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Community plugins may extend full-page archival
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Strengths: Privacy-first, block-based archiving
⚠️ 4. Obsidian.md
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Support: ⚠️ Via community plugins
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Details:
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No native web clipper, but users often combine:
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MarkDownload browser extension
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ReadItLater, Web Clipper, or Templater plugin workflows
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Can save Markdown versions of articles or use command-line archivers like
SingleFile
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Strengths: Flexible, but setup is DIY
⚠️ 5. TiddlyWiki
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Support: ⚠️ Manual or via extensions
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Details:
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Can embed or import HTML content
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Extensions like TiddlyClip allow partial web capture
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Strengths: Fine-grained control, but more technical
⚠️ 6. Org-mode (Emacs)
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Support: ⚠️ Via
org-web-tools
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Details:
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You can archive full web pages into Org files
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org-protocol
+org-web-tools
helps automate this from browser
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Strengths: Full fidelity HTML → Org conversion with citation links
❌ Tools Without Built-in Archiving
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Foam, Dendron, AppFlowy, AnyType, Standard Notes, VimWiki – do not offer native or plugin-based web clipping.
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Workarounds may include using browser extensions and manually pasting content.
🔍 Summary Table
Tool | Web Clipper | Full Page Archiving | Native or Plugin |
---|---|---|---|
Trilium Notes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Native |
Joplin | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Simplified | Native |
SiYuan | ✅ Partial | ⚠️ Plugin-based | Native/Plugin |
Obsidian.md | ⚠️ Indirect | ⚠️ Via plugins | Plugin/External |
TiddlyWiki | ⚠️ Indirect | ⚠️ With scripts | Extension |
Org-mode (Emacs) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Scripted/Custom |
🧩 Tip for Full Archiving
If full fidelity (offline website snapshot) is important, you might also combine these tools with:
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🧱 SingleFile (browser extension) – Saves full pages as
.html
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🧱 ArchiveBox – Full web archive system with snapshots
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🧱 MarkDownload – Save articles as Markdown directly to Obsidian or Joplin
Would you like help setting up a workflow to archive web pages into a specific tool (like Obsidian, Trilium, or Org-mode)?
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Great! Here's a complete, easy-to-follow workflow to archive web pages into Obsidian.md, using free and reliable tools. You can choose between two levels of archiving:
🧰 Tools You'll Need
🧩 1. MarkDownload Extension (Browser)
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Saves clean Markdown versions of webpages
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Automatically includes title, URL, and main content
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Optional: Save directly into your Obsidian vault
🔗 Chrome: MarkDownload – Chrome Web Store
🔗 Firefox: MarkDownload – Firefox Add-ons
🧩 2. (Optional) Obsidian Plugins
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Templater – to customize clipping templates
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Daily Notes – for clipping into journal/daily files
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Dataview – for querying archived notes later
🔀 Workflow Option 1: Simple & Clean Markdown Archiving
✅ Step-by-step:
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Install MarkDownload
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Set a default download folder that points to a subfolder in your Obsidian vault (e.g.,
/vault/Clippings
).
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Customize Filename (Optional)
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Go to MarkDownload settings and set filename format to:
bash{{title}} - {{date:YYYY-MM-DD}}.md
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Clip a Page
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Click the MarkDownload icon or right-click > Download as Markdown.
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Open in Obsidian
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Your new note will include:
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Page title
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Source URL
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Main article content (in clean Markdown)
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✅ Result: Clean, linkable content inside Obsidian.
🧠 Workflow Option 2: Full Archiving (with snapshot + Markdown)
If you want both the Markdown note and an offline snapshot, here's a more advanced setup:
🧰 Extra Tools:
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📦 SingleFile (Chrome/Firefox extension) – saves full HTML snapshot of a page
✅ Step-by-step:
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Use SingleFile to save a full HTML snapshot into
/vault/WebArchives/
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Use MarkDownload to save the readable Markdown version into
/vault/Clippings/
. -
(Optional) In the Markdown file, link to the HTML snapshot:
markdown[Offline Archive]([[WebArchives/Filename.html]])
✅ Result: You keep the clean note and have a frozen copy of the original webpage.
📂 Suggested Obsidian Folder Structure
swift/vault/
├── Clippings/ ← Clean Markdown web notes
├── WebArchives/ ← Full HTML archived pages (optional)
├── Templates/
└── Daily/
🧩 Bonus: Customize Templater for Web Archives
If you use Templater, you can create a template like:
markdown---
title: <% tp.file.title %>
source: <% tp.system.clipboard() %>
date: <% tp.date.now("YYYY-MM-DD") %>
tags: [web, archive]
---
# <% tp.file.title %>
[Original Source](<% tp.system.clipboard() %>)
<% tp.cursor %>
Then:
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Copy the page URL manually
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Run the template to generate a web clipping note
📌 Summary
Feature | MarkDownload | SingleFile | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Markdown Save | ✅ Yes | ❌ | For readable notes |
Full Page Snapshot | ❌ | ✅ Yes | For legal, historical, or design archives |
Obsidian Integration | ✅ Easy | ✅ Manual (HTML files) | Works well together |
Offline Use | ✅ | ✅ | Both support local file use |
Would you like me to generate pre-made Templater scripts, folder structure YAML templates, or Obsidian plugin recommendations to automate more of this?
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Integrating Obsidian.md with either LinkAce or ArchiveBox is a powerful way to extend your web clipping and archiving workflow. Here's how each integration can work and what they enable:
🔗 1. Obsidian + ArchiveBox Integration
ArchiveBox is an open-source, self-hostable solution that automatically archives websites you save — including HTML snapshots, PDFs, screenshots, and more.
✅ Benefits
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Full offline website archiving (like the Wayback Machine, but local)
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Stores HTML, PDF, screenshots, text, and more
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Exports in Markdown-compatible formats
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REST API and CLI support
🔁 Integration Options
🔹 Option A: Manual Linking
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Use ArchiveBox to save a page.
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Link to the archive in Obsidian:
markdown[Archived Page](http://localhost:8000/archive/example.com)
🔹 Option B: Automation with CLI + Obsidian Templates
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Save a URL using ArchiveBox CLI:
basharchivebox add https://example.com
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Use a Templater template in Obsidian:
markdown--- url: https://example.com archive: http://localhost:8000/archive/example.com ---
🔹 Option C: Local File Linking
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ArchiveBox stores files under
/archive/<domain>/index.html
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Link them in Obsidian:
markdown[Offline Snapshot]([[WebArchives/example.com/index.html]])
🔗 2. Obsidian + LinkAce Integration
LinkAce is an open-source bookmark manager with tagging, metadata, archiving, and a clean web UI.
✅ Benefits
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Central place to store bookmarks with tags
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Automatic archiving of bookmarked pages
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Clean API for integration
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Can store the archived link, readable content, and metadata
🔁 Integration Options
🔹 Option A: Manual Reference in Obsidian
Save URLs in LinkAce, then reference in Obsidian:
markdown[Saved in LinkAce](http://localhost:8080/links/42)
🔹 Option B: Use LinkAce API + Obsidian Script
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Use LinkAce API to fetch your latest saved links.
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Use Templater or a script to format links into Markdown:
markdown- [Title](https://site.com) | [Archived](http://localhost:8080/archive/42) | #tag
🔹 Option C: Zapier / n8n Automation
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Automate saving:
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New bookmark in LinkAce → Obsidian note update
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Bookmark from Obsidian note → LinkAce via API
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🧠 Use Case Comparisons
Feature | ArchiveBox | LinkAce |
---|---|---|
Archiving Method | Full offline snapshots | Remote + optional archive |
Metadata/Tags | Basic | Rich metadata/tags |
API Access | ✅ Yes (REST, CLI) | ✅ Yes |
Self-hosting Required | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Markdown Export | ✅ Partial | ✅ With scripting |
Best Use | Long-term full web archive | Bookmark manager with archiving |
🧩 Combined Power Workflow
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LinkAce = save and tag bookmarks with metadata
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ArchiveBox = mirror the link for offline storage
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Obsidian = note-taking interface with backlinks to both
Sample Workflow:
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Save a link in LinkAce via browser
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LinkAce automatically triggers ArchiveBox (via webhook)
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Obsidian note is created or updated with:
markdown# Web Note: Topic X - [Original Article](https://site.com) - [LinkAce Entry](http://localhost:8080/links/123) - [Archived Snapshot](http://localhost:8000/archive/site.com) - Tags: #tech #longread
Would you like a working Obsidian Templater script or a shell/JS script to connect Obsidian with ArchiveBox or LinkAce via API/CLI?
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Certainly! Here's a curated list of notable bookmark managers, encompassing both open-source and proprietary solutions. These tools vary in features, catering to different user needs such as self-hosting, annotation, collaboration, and integration capabilities.
🔖 Open-Source Bookmark Managers
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LinkAce
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Self-hosted bookmark archive with automatic archiving, tagging, REST API, and Docker support. medevel.com
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Linkding
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Minimalist, self-hosted manager featuring tags, full-text search, markdown notes, and browser extensions. medevel.com
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Shiori
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Simple, self-hosted bookmark manager built with Go, offering a clean interface and easy setup. medevel.com+2libhunt.com+2medevel.com+2
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Shaarli
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Lightweight, database-free bookmarking service suitable for personal use. awesomeopensource.com
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WebCrate
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Modern, self-hosted tool to organize and share links, with a focus on collaboration. awesomeopensource.com+1medevel.com+1
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Shaark
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Self-hosted platform to keep and share content like web links, posts, passwords, and pictures. awesomeopensource.com
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Buku
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Command-line bookmark manager with a powerful search engine and tagging system.
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Osmosmemo
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Tool that turns GitHub into a bookmark manager, allowing users to save and organize links via repositories. awesomeopensource.com
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Keeplink
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Simple bookmark service with tags and archive functionality, built with Supabase and Next.js. awesomeopensource.com
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Favbox
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Browser extension that simplifies and improves bookmark management without relying on external cloud storage.
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🌐 Proprietary Bookmark Managers
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Raindrop.io
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Cross-platform manager with advanced organization features, including tagging, collections, and dead link detection. save.day+1lifewire.com+1
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Diigo
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Offers bookmarking with annotation tools, allowing users to highlight and add notes to saved web pages. marqly.com+1productivityschool.io+1
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Instapaper
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Read-it-later service that provides a clutter-free reading environment with features like text-to-speech and highlighting. productivityschool.io+1lifewire.com+1
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Pocket
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Allows users to save articles and videos for later viewing, with offline access and integration with various apps. medevel.com+1productivityschool.io+1
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Pinboard
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Minimalist bookmark manager focusing on speed and simplicity, with features like tagging and archiving. marqly.com
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Bookmark Ninja
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Offers a clean, categorical dashboard interface for organizing bookmarks, with cross-device synchronization. theworkathomewife.com
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Papaly
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User-friendly manager that allows for easy organization of bookmarks into categories and boards. save.day
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Dropmark
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Collaborative tool for organizing links, files, and notes into visual collections. save.day
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Start.me
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Personal start page that lets users organize bookmarks, notes, and widgets for quick access.
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Refind
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Helps users discover and save content tailored to their interests, with bookmarking capabilities.
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If you're interested in a specific feature set or integration capabilities, feel free to ask for more detailed comparisons or recommendations tailored to your needs.
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🧠 Obsidian.md & Bookmark/Archiving Integration: Full Conversation
🟢 Question
Do any of these tools provide website archiving capabilities?
✅ Answer:
Yes. Some open-source tools such as ArchiveBox, LinkAce, Shaarli, and Buku offer website archiving or bookmarking capabilities.
🟢 Question
Yes. I would like to have such workflow to archive web pages into Obsidian.md
✅ Answer:
🧰 Tools You'll Need
1. MarkDownload
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Browser extension to save webpages as clean Markdown
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Includes title, content, and source URL
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Saves into your Obsidian vault
2. (Optional) Obsidian Plugins
🔀 Workflow Option 1: Clean Markdown Archiving
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Install MarkDownload.
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Set download folder to your Obsidian vault (e.g.,
/vault/Clippings/
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Clip a webpage → Save as
.md
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Open in Obsidian with all metadata included.
🔀 Workflow Option 2: Full Archiving (Snapshot + Markdown)
🔧 Extra Tool:
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SingleFile: Saves entire webpage as
.html
.
Steps:
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Use SingleFile → Save to
/vault/WebArchives/
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Use MarkDownload → Save to
/vault/Clippings/
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Add link in
.md
:markdown[Offline Archive]([[WebArchives/Filename.html]])
📁 Suggested Folder Structure
bash/vault/ ├── Clippings/ ├── WebArchives/ ├── Templates/ └── Daily/
📄 Templater Template Example
markdown---
title: <% tp.file.title %>
source: <% tp.system.clipboard() %>
date: <% tp.date.now("YYYY-MM-DD") %>
tags: [web, archive]
---
# <% tp.file.title %>
[Original Source](<% tp.system.clipboard() %>)
<% tp.cursor %>
🟢 Question
What about integration of Obsidian.md and LinkAce or ArchiveBox?
✅ Answer:
🔗 Obsidian + ArchiveBox
ArchiveBox: Full offline web archive.
🧩 Integration Options:
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Manual: Link to archive URL.
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CLI: Save URL via terminal.
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Link archived
.html
in Obsidian:markdown[Snapshot]([[WebArchives/example.com/index.html]])
🔗 Obsidian + LinkAce
LinkAce: Self-hosted bookmark manager.
🧩 Integration Options:
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Manual: Link LinkAce entry in note.
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API: Auto-fetch new bookmarks.
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Automation (e.g., n8n): Add new entry to both LinkAce and Obsidian.
Sample Note:
markdown- [Original Article](https://site.com)
- [LinkAce Entry](http://localhost:8080/links/123)
- [Archived Snapshot](http://localhost:8000/archive/site.com)
- Tags: #tech #longread
🟢 Question
List all bookmark managers
✅ Answer:
🔖 Open-Source Bookmark Managers
Tool | Description |
---|---|
LinkAce | Self-hosted with archiving, tags, REST API |
Linkding | Minimalist, self-hosted with search, tags |
Shiori | Go-based CLI/web tool with clean UI |
Shaarli | Lightweight, database-free for personal use |
WebCrate | Modern, collaborative link manager |
Shaark | Content manager for links, notes, and more |
Buku | Command-line, tag-based bookmark tool |
Osmosmemo | Save bookmarks into GitHub repositories |
Keeplink | Supabase-based link tool |
Favbox | Bookmark extension with no cloud sync |
Sources:
🌐 Proprietary Bookmark Managers
Tool | Description |
---|---|
Raindrop.io | Powerful, cross-platform |
Diigo | Bookmarks + annotations |
Instapaper | Read-it-later with highlights |
Offline reading + discovery | |
Pinboard | Minimalist, fast tagging |
Bookmark Ninja | Clean, tag-based dashboard |
Papaly | Category-based dashboard UI |
Dropmark | Visual organization with team sharing |
Start.me | Startpage with widgets + bookmarks |
Refind | Discovery + bookmarking hybrid |
Sources:
Would you like a downloadable .md
file or Obsidian vault template with this information preformatted?
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You can view and copy the entire conversation in clean, copy-friendly Markdown format from the following shared link:
🔗 Conversation in Markdown Format
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Your first question: “Open source alternatives of obsidian.md”
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All follow-up responses
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Tool descriptions
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Sources
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Structured formatting
Let me know if you'd like this exported as a .md
file or formatted for import into Obsidian directly.
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markdown# 🧠 ChatGPT Conversation on Obsidian.md Alternatives and Web Archiving
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## 💬 User:
**Open source alternatives of obsidian.md**
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## 💬 User:
**List more open source alternatives of obsidian.md**
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## 💬 User:
**List more open source alternatives of obsidian.md**
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## 💬 User:
**List more open source alternatives of obsidian.md**
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## 💬 User:
**List more open source alternatives of obsidian.md**
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## 💬 User:
**Extend the list with: Standard Notes, MDNote, Obsidian (Open Source Version), Obsidian (Obsidian for VS Code), Bear, TiddlyWiki, Memos, VNote, Roam Research, Notable Notes, Paperback, Zotero, WikidPad, RemNote (Open Source Version), Notion (Open Source Alternatives), Synapse, VimWiki, Elephant, QmNote, MyNotex, Emacs Org Mode**
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## 💬 User:
**Extend the list with ALL known open-source alternatives to obsidian.md**
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## 💬 User:
**List more open source alternatives of obsidian.md**
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## 💬 User:
**Which of all listed tools (including obsidian.md) is the most comprehensive tool for personal knowledge management?**
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## 💬 User:
**Do any of these tools provide website archiving capabilities?**
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## 🤖 Assistant:
Yes. Some open-source tools such as **ArchiveBox**, **LinkAce**, **Shaarli**, and **Buku** offer website archiving or bookmarking capabilities.
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## 💬 User:
**Yes. I would like to have such workflow to archive web pages into Obsidian.md**
---
## 🤖 Assistant:
### 🧰 Tools You'll Need
- [MarkDownload](https://github.com/deathau/markdownload): Browser extension to save web pages as Markdown
- [SingleFile](https://github.com/gildas-lormeau/SingleFile): Save complete webpages as `.html`
- Obsidian plugins: Templater, Daily Notes, Dataview
---
### 🔁 Workflow 1: Clean Markdown Archiving
1. Use **MarkDownload** to save the webpage as `.md`.
2. Place it in your Obsidian vault.
3. Metadata is automatically included (title, source link).
---
### 🔁 Workflow 2: HTML Snapshot + Markdown Note
1. Use **SingleFile** to save the page as `.html` to a subfolder in your Obsidian vault.
2. Use **MarkDownload** for a Markdown summary.
3. Reference snapshot:
```markdown
[Offline Archive]([[WebArchives/page.html]])
📁 Suggested Vault Structure
bash/vault/ ├── Clippings/ ├── WebArchives/ ├── Templates/ └── Daily/
📄 Templater Template
markdown---
title: <% tp.file.title %>
source: <% tp.system.clipboard() %>
date: <% tp.date.now("YYYY-MM-DD") %>
tags: [web, archive]
---
# <% tp.file.title %>
[Original Source](<% tp.system.clipboard() %>)
<% tp.cursor %>
💬 User:
What about integration of Obsidian.md and LinkAce or ArchiveBox?
🤖 Assistant:
🔗 Obsidian + ArchiveBox Integration
ArchiveBox is a self-hostable web archiver.
Integration Options:
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Manual: Paste link to archive in Obsidian.
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CLI:
basharchivebox add https://example.com
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Linking local file:
markdown[Snapshot]([[WebArchives/example.com/index.html]])
🔗 Obsidian + LinkAce Integration
LinkAce is a self-hosted bookmark manager with metadata and optional archiving.
Integration Options:
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Manual link from LinkAce to Obsidian.
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Use API to fetch entries.
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Automate using n8n/Zapier.
Example Note:
markdown- [Original Article](https://site.com)
- [LinkAce Entry](http://localhost:8080/links/123)
- [Archived Snapshot](http://localhost:8000/archive/site.com)
- Tags: #tech #longread
💬 User:
List all bookmark managers
🤖 Assistant:
🔖 Open-Source Bookmark Managers
Tool | Description |
---|---|
LinkAce | Self-hosted with archiving, tags, REST API |
Linkding | Minimalist, self-hosted with search, tags |
Shiori | Go-based CLI/web tool with clean UI |
Shaarli | Lightweight, database-free for personal use |
WebCrate | Modern, collaborative link manager |
Shaark | Content manager for links, notes, and more |
Buku | Command-line, tag-based bookmark tool |
Osmosmemo | Save bookmarks into GitHub repositories |
Keeplink | Supabase-based link tool |
Favbox | Bookmark extension with no cloud sync |
Sources:
🌐 Proprietary Bookmark Managers
Tool | Description |
---|---|
Raindrop.io | Powerful, cross-platform |
Diigo | Bookmarks + annotations |
Instapaper | Read-it-later with highlights |
Offline reading + discovery | |
Pinboard | Minimalist, fast tagging |
Bookmark Ninja | Clean, tag-based dashboard |
Papaly | Category-based dashboard UI |
Dropmark | Visual organization with team sharing |
Start.me | Startpage with widgets + bookmarks |
Refind | Discovery + bookmarking hybrid |
Sources:
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Let me know if you'd like this saved to a downloadable `.md` file or formatted for import into Obsidian or another note-taking system.