Writing &amp; Notes

FreemiumFeaturedNote-takingCollaboration

All-in-one workspace for notes and docs

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Typst

FreemiumOpen SourceWritingOpen Source

Modern typesetting system for documents

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Bear

FreemiumNote-takingMarkdown

Beautiful writing app for notes and prose

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Logseq

Open SourceNote-takingOpen Source

Open-source knowledge management

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glow

Styled markdown rendering.

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ast-grep

A tool for code structural search, linting and rewriting.

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Notable

The markdown-based note-taking app that doesn't suck.

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HackMD

Collaborative Markdown editor

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FreemiumWritingMarkdown

Grammarly

AI writing assistant for grammar and style

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FreemiumWritingAI

Hemingway Editor

Make your writing bold and clear

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FreemiumWriting

Obsidian

FreemiumNote-takingMarkdown

Private knowledge base with Markdown

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WordPress

World's most-used blogging and CMS engine. ([Source Code](https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress)) GPL-2.0 PHP

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Monk Focus

Modern extension, to-do list, notes, stats, blocker etc

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TeXstudio

Integrated writing environment for creating LaTeX documents. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://sourceforge.net/projects/texstudio/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

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Hook for Mac

Link related files, emails, and notes for quick navigation.

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Zim

Graphical text editor used to maintain a collection of wiki pages. Each page can contain links to other pages, simple formatting and images. ([Source Code](https://github.com/zim-desktop-wiki/zim-desk

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TiddlyWiki

Reusable non-linear personal web notebook. ([Source Code](https://github.com/TiddlyWiki/TiddlyWiki5)) BSD-3-Clause Nodejs

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Ghost

Just a blogging platform. ([Source Code](https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost)) MIT Nodejs

kanban

Keyboard-driven project management tool inspired by lazygit.

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Standard Notes

An end-to-end encrypted notes app for digitalists and professionals. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/standardnotes/app) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] [![Awesome List][awesome-list

Agenda

Date-focused note taking app for both planning and documenting your projects. [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1287445660?platform=mac)

Zettel

Minimal, distraction-free note-taking app with Markdown and hashtag-based organization. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/AlexW00/Zettel) [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://ap

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Skim

PDF reader and note-taker for OS X. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://sourceforge.net/projects/skim-app/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

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OneNote

Note-taking app by Microsoft. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

Notebook

Note-taking app. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

docmost

Collaborative wiki and documentation software (alternative to Confluence, Notion). ([Source Code](https://github.com/docmost/docmost)) AGPL-3.0 Docker/Nodejs

Trac

Trac is an enhanced wiki and issue tracking system for software development projects. BSD-3-Clause Python/deb

Inventaire

Collaborative resources mapper project, while yet only focused on exploring books mapping with wikidata and ISBNs. ([Source Code](https://codeberg.org/inventaire/inventaire)) AGPL-3.0 Nodejs

Tracim

Collaborative Platform for team collaboration: file,threads,notes,agenda,etc. AGPL-3.0/LGPL-3.0/MIT Python

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MODX

Advanced content management and publishing platform. The current version is called 'Revolution'. ([Source Code](https://github.com/modxcms/revolution)) GPL-2.0 PHP

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Payload CMS

Developer-first headless CMS and application framework. ([Source Code](https://github.com/payloadcms/payload)) MIT Nodejs

linked

Link your thoughts to days, distraction free. ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]

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grip

Preview markdown files as GitHub would render them.

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Joomla!

Advanced Content Management System (CMS). ([Source Code](https://github.com/joomla/joomla-cms)) GPL-2.0 PHP

Haven

Private blogging system with markdown editing and built in RSS reader. ([Demo](https://havenweb.org/demo.html), [Source Code](https://github.com/havenweb/haven)) MIT Ruby

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Pimcore

Multi-channel experience and engagement management platform. ([Source Code](https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore)) GPL-3.0 PHP/Docker

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Strapi

The most advanced open-source Content Management Framework (headless-CMS) to build powerful API with no effort. ([Source Code](https://github.com/strapi/strapi)) MIT Nodejs

Textpattern

Flexible, elegant and easy-to-use CMS. ([Demo](https://textpattern.co/demo), [Source Code](https://github.com/textpattern/textpattern)) GPL-2.0 PHP

kiwix-serve

HTTP daemon for serving wikis from ZIM files. GPL-3.0 C++

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BookStack

Organize and store information. Stores documentation in a book like fashion. ([Demo](https://www.bookstackapp.com/#demo), [Source Code](https://codeberg.org/bookstack/bookstack)) MIT PHP/Docker

WikiDocs

A databaseless markdown flat-file wiki engine. ([Source Code](https://github.com/Zavy86/WikiDocs)) MIT PHP/Docker

NotePlus

True Native Note and LLM Client

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novelWriter

Open-source plain text editor for writing novels with minimal markdown-like syntax. [![OSS][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/vkbo/novelWriter) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

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Bear Writer

Beautiful, flexible writing app for crafting notes and prose. [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bear-beautiful-writing-app/id1091189122?ls=1&platform=mac)

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TeamMapper

Host and create your own mindmaps. Share your mindmap sessions with your team and collaborate live on mindmaps. ([Demo](https://map.kits.blog)) MIT Docker/Nodejs

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Terminal velocity

A fast note-taking app.

django-wiki

Wiki system with complex functionality for simple integration and a superb interface. Store your knowledge with style: Use django models. ([Demo](https://demo.django-wiki.org/)) GPL-3.0 Python

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Omeka

Create complex narratives and share rich collections, adhering to Dublin Core standards with Omeka on your server, designed for scholars, museums, libraries, archives, and enthusiasts. ([Demo](https:/

Keynote

Build stunning presentations. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/app/keynote/id409183694?platform=mac)

AFFiNE Community Edition

Next-gen knowledge base that brings planning, sorting and creating all together. Privacy first, customizable and ready to use (alternative to Notion and Miro). ([Demo](https://app.affine.pro/), [Sourc

LibreKB

Web-based knowledge base solution. A simple web app, it runs on pretty much any web server or hosting provider with PHP and MySQL. ([Source Code](https://github.com/michaelstaake/LibreKB/)) GPL-3.0 PH

Jimmy

Convert various note formats to markdown.

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Quiver

Mix text, code, Markdown, and LaTeX in one note with live preview.

CMS Made Simple

Faster and easier management of website contents, scalable for small businesses to large corporations. ([Source Code](http://svn.cmsmadesimple.org/svn/cmsmadesimple/trunk/)) GPL-2.0 PHP

iPic

Easily upload images with Markdown supported. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1101244278?ls=1&at=1000lv4R&ct=iPic_me&platform=mac)

kanban.bash

Kanban todo manager with a CSV backend.

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td-cli

A TODO manager to organize and manage your TODO's across multiple projects.

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notesmd-cli

Interact with your Obsidian vault.

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Tracks

Web-based application to help you implement David Allen’s [Getting Things Done™](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getting_Things_Done) methodology. ([Source Code](https://github.com/TracksApp/tracks)) GP

Scrivener

The quintessential word processor for writers.

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OwlKeep

E2E encrypted notes, tasks & to-dos in one app

Known

Collaborative social publishing platform. ([Source Code](https://github.com/idno/idno)) Apache-2.0 PHP

Gollum

Simple, Git-powered wiki with a sweet API and local frontend. MIT Ruby

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Craft

FreemiumNote-takingWriting

Beautiful document and note editor

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Notes

Clean, simple note-taking app. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/nuttyartist/notes) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

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THORN

All you need to power personal writing and website building.

SideNotes

Take notes on your screen side

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fx

Micro-blog tool offering built-in syntax highlighting, mobile publishing and more (alternative to Twitter, Bluesky). MIT Docker

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XWiki

Second generation wiki that allows the user to extend its functionalities with a powerful extension-based architecture. ([Demo](https://www.xwikiplayground.org/xwiki/bin/view/Main/), [Source Code](htt

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Bolt CMS

Content Management Tool, which strives to be as simple and straightforward as possible. ([Source Code](https://github.com/bolt/core)) MIT PHP

UPDF

Free PDF editor for reading, annotating, and editing PDFs. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1619925971?platform=mac)

Lists & Notes

Private, offline note taking & to-do list manager for Mac

SilverStripe

Easy to use CMS with powerful MVC framework underlying. ([Demo](https://demo.silverstripe.org/), [Source Code](https://github.com/silverstripe)) BSD-3-Clause PHP

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KeystoneJS

CMS and web application platform. ([Source Code](https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone)) MIT Nodejs

PmWiki

Wiki-based system for collaborative creation and maintenance of websites. GPL-3.0 PHP

idea

A lightweight tool for keeping ideas in a safe place quick and easy.

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Contao

Powerful CMS that allows you to create professional websites and scalable web applications. ([Demo](https://demo.contao.org/contao), [Source Code](https://github.com/contao/contao/)) LGPL-3.0 PHP

Takt — Private notes and tasks

Calm, private notes and tasks. Yours, on your device

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Mycorrhiza Wiki

Filesystem and git-based wiki engine written in Go using Mycomarkup as its primary markup language. ([Source Code](https://github.com/bouncepaw/mycorrhiza/)) AGPL-3.0 Go

Wiki-Go

A modern, feature-rich, databaseless flat-file wiki platform. ([Demo](https://wikigo.leomoon.com), [Source Code](https://github.com/leomoon-studios/wiki-go)) GPL-3.0 Go/Docker

Evernote

Infamous note-taking app, available on many platforms. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

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haml-lint

Tool for writing clean and consistent HAML.

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Tiki

Wiki CMS Groupware with the most built-in features. ([Demo](https://tiki.org/Try-Tiki), [Source Code](https://gitlab.com/tikiwiki/tiki)) LGPL-2.1 PHP

Anytype

Local-first note-taking and knowledge management app. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

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Cockpit

Simple content platform to manage any structured content. ([Source Code](https://github.com/Cockpit-HQ/Cockpit)) MIT PHP

PDFgear

AI-integrated PDF editor. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/app/pdfgear-pdf-editor-for-adobe/id1615523079?platform=mac)

Day One

Excellent journaling app using text, photos, video, audio, location data, and more. [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-one/id1055511498?platform=mac)

massCode

Cross-platform open-source code snippets manager with markdown and mermaid support. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/massCodeIO/massCode) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

MiaoYan

Lightweight Markdown app to help you write great sentences.

Email Me

Email yourself and much more with just one tap, native on macOS, iOS and WatchOS. [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/email-me-notes-in-one-tap/id1090744587?platform=mac)

Gooba

Writing app and task manager with a simple and interactive design.

Saber

Cross platform stylus and text notetaking app. Supports image and pdf imports, can sync. [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/saber/id1671523739?platform=mac) [![Open-Source So

Anvil

Tool for serving local static sites and Rack apps with simple URLs. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

Retrotype

A fun and minimalist writing app that feels like a real typewriter. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

HTMLy

Databaseless PHP blogging platform. A flat-file CMS that allows you to create a fast, secure, and powerful website or blog in seconds. ([Demo](http://demo.htmly.com/), [Source Code](https://github.com

Neos

Neos or TYPO3 Neos (for version 1) is a modern, open source CMS. ([Source Code](https://github.com/neos)) GPL-3.0 PHP

NotePlan 3

Your tasks, notes, and calendar, plain-text markdown files. [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/en/app/noteplan-3/id1505432629?platform=mac)

Vector ToDo

Tasks + Notes + MCP in one layer

eureka

Input and store your ideas.

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Squidex

Headless CMS, based on MongoDB, CQRS and Event Sourcing. ([Demo](https://cloud.squidex.io), [Source Code](https://github.com/Squidex/squidex)) MIT .NET

slides

A markdown presentation tool.

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Cozy Cloud

Personal cloud where you can manage and sync your files, notes, contacts, passwords, and documents. ([Source Code](https://github.com/cozy/), [Clients](https://github.com/cozy/cozy-store)) GPL-3.0 Nod

SiYuan

A privacy-first personal knowledge management software, written in typescript and golang. ([Source Code](https://github.com/siyuan-note/siyuan)) AGPL-3.0 Docker/Go

SPIP

Publication system for the Internet aimed at collaborative work, multilingual environments, and simplicity of use for web authors. ([Source Code](https://git.spip.net/)) GPL-3.0 PHP

Listaway

List management app for creating and publicly sharing lists of items. Supports auth, admin tools, item notes and priorities, and opt-in public read-only links with randomized URLs (alternative to Amaz

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Clearminutes

AI meeting notes that never leave your machine. 100% local.

taskbook

Tasks, boards & notes for the command-line habitat.

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Umbraco

The friendly CMS. Free and open source with an amazing community. ([Source Code](https://github.com/umbraco/Umbraco-CMS)) MIT .NET

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Oddmuse

Simple wiki engine written in Perl. No database required. ([Source Code](https://github.com/kensanata/oddmuse)) GPL-3.0 Perl

Raneto

Knowledgebase platform that uses static Markdown files. ([Source Code](https://github.com/ryanlelek/Raneto)) MIT Nodejs

Apostrophe

CMS with a focus on extensible in-context editing tools. ([Demo](https://apostrophecms.com/demo), [Source Code](https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe)) MIT Nodejs

Backdrop CMS

Comprehensive CMS for small to medium sized businesses and non-profits. ([Source Code](https://github.com/backdrop/backdrop)) GPL-2.0 PHP

OpenStreetMap

Collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. ([Source Code](https://github.com/openstreetmap/openstreetmap-website), [Clients](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Software)) GPL-2

Typemill

Author-friendly flat-file-cms with a visual markdown editor based on vue.js. ([Source Code](https://github.com/typemill/typemill)) MIT PHP

resumx

Markdown resume renderer with auto page-fitting.

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Microweber

Drag and Drop CMS and online shop. ([Source Code](https://github.com/microweber/microweber)) MIT PHP

Antville

Free, open source project aimed at the development of a high performance, feature rich weblog hosting software. ([Source Code](https://github.com/antville/antville)) Apache-2.0 Javascript

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geeknote

Evernote client.

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OpenHabitTracker

Track habits, tasks and notes with time tracking, calendar view and completion statistics. ([Demo](https://pwa.openhabittracker.net), [Source Code](https://github.com/Jinjinov/OpenHabitTracker)) GPL-3

NoteCove

Notes, tasks, and AI — offline-first, no SaaS bill.

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LeafWiki

A fast wiki for people who think in folders, not feeds. Fast editing. Tree navigation. Markdown on disk. ([Demo](https://demo.leafwiki.com)) MIT Docker/Go

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Mediawiki

Wiki software package that powers Wikipedia and all other Wikimedia projects, serving hundreds of millions of users each month. ([Demo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page), [Source Code](https://

Otter Wiki

Simple, easy to use wiki software using markdown. ([Source Code](https://github.com/redimp/otterwiki)) MIT Docker

MarginNote 4

In-depth PDF and EPUB reading, learning, managing and note taking app.

Lunatask

An all-in-one encrypted to-do list, habit and mood tracker, journaling and notes app. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lunatask-a-better-to-do-li

Noteship

Local-first note-taking app for turning notes into structured knowledge. [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/noteship/id1571711347?platform=mac)

SwifDoo PDF

PDF editor/converter for editing, compressing, and password-protecting PDFs.

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Blurto

Sorts your thoughts into tasks, notes, ideas, etc

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Journey

Journaling app with many features and with apps for every platform available. [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/journey-diary-journal/id1300202543?platform=mac)

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WinterCMS

Speedy and secure content management system built on the Laravel PHP framework. ([Source Code](https://github.com/wintercms/winter)) MIT PHP

FSNotes

File System Notes is a modern notes manager, native on macOS and iOS. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/glushchenko/fsnotes) [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/

Algernon

Small self-contained pure-Go web server with Lua, Markdown, HTTP/2, QUIC, Redis and PostgreSQL support. ([Source Code](https://github.com/xyproto/algernon)) BSD-3-Clause Go/Docker

rucola

Manage your markdown notes.

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mq

Jq-like markdown processor.

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Mataroa

Naked blogging platform for minimalists. ([Source Code](https://github.com/mataroablog/mataroa)) MIT Python

alex

Catch insensitive, inconsiderate writing.

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Boostnote

Note-taking app made for programmers. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/BoostIO/Boostnote)

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mdl

A tool to check Markdown files and flag style issues.

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WiKiss

Wiki, simple to use and install. ([Source Code](https://svnweb.tuxfamily.org/listing.php?repname=wikiss/svn&path=%2F&sc=0)) GPL-2.0 PHP

WackoWiki

WackoWiki is a light and easy to install multilingual Wiki-engine. ([Source Code](https://github.com/WackoWiki/wackowiki)) BSD-3-Clause PHP

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AmuseWiki

Amusewiki is based on the Emacs Muse markup, remaining mostly compatible with the original implementation. It can work as a read-only site, as a moderated wiki, or as a fully open wiki or even as a pr

sncli

Simplenote client.

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Wagtail

Django content management system focused on flexibility and user experience. ([Source Code](https://github.com/wagtail/wagtail)) BSD-3-Clause Python

eLabFTW

Online lab notebook for research labs. Store experiments, use a database to find reagents or protocols, use trusted timestamping to legally timestamp an experiment, export as pdf or zip archive, share

Drupal

Advanced open source content management platform. ([Source Code](https://git.drupalcode.org/project/drupal)) GPL-2.0 PHP

FlatPress

A lightweight, easy-to-set-up flat-file blogging engine. ([Source Code](https://github.com/flatpressblog/flatpress)) GPL-2.0 PHP

Digipad

An online self-hosted application for creating collaborative digital notepads (Documentation in french). ([Source Code](https://codeberg.org/ladigitale/digipad)) AGPL-3.0 Nodejs

PluXml

XML-based blog/CMS platform. ([Source Code](https://github.com/pluxml/PluXml)) GPL-3.0 PHP

Concrete 5 CMS

Open source content management system. ([Source Code](https://github.com/concretecms/concretecms)) MIT PHP

gtasks

Manage Google Tasks.

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BuddyPress

Powerful plugin that takes your WordPress.org powered site beyond the blog with social-network features like user profiles, activity streams, user groups, and more. ([Source Code](https://github.com/b

mdv

Styled terminal markdown viewer.

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InkOS

Novel-writing agent.

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Life Note

Journal with the greatest minds in human history. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

Documize

Modern Docs + Wiki software with built-in workflow, single binary executable, just bring MySQL/Percona. ([Source Code](https://github.com/documize/community)) AGPL-3.0 Go

VNote

Open-source Markdown note-taking app with a polished editor. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/vnotex/vnote/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

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Dnote

A simple command line notebook with multi-device sync and a web interface. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/dnote/dnote) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

Serendipity

Serendipity (s9y) is a highly extensible and customizable PHP blog engine using Smarty templating. ([Source Code](https://github.com/s9y/serendipity)) BSD-3-Clause PHP

dnote

A interactive, multi-device notebook.

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memEx

Structured personal knowledge base, inspired by zettlekasten and org-mode. AGPL-3.0 Docker

WBO

Web Whiteboard to collaborate in real-time on schemas, drawings, and notes. ([Demo](https://wbo.ophir.dev/)) AGPL-3.0 Nodejs/Docker

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TYPO3

Powerful and advanced CMS with a large community. ([Source Code](https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3)) GPL-2.0 PHP

mdp

A markdown presentation tool.

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QOwnNotes

Open-source notepad with markdown support and todo list manager. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/pbek/QOwnNotes) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

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Publify

Simple but full featured web publishing software. ([Source Code](https://github.com/publify/publify)) MIT Ruby

nb

A note‑taking, bookmarking, archiving, and knowledge base application.

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Dotclear

Take control over your blog. GPL-2.0 PHP

CouchCMS

CMS for designers. ([Source Code](https://github.com/CouchCMS/CouchCMS)) CPAL-1.0 PHP

figlet

Creates large text out of ASCII characters.

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Automad

Flat-file content management system and template engine. ([Demo](https://try.automad.org/), [Source Code](https://github.com/marcantondahmen/automad)) MIT PHP/Docker

Inkdrop

Notebook app for Markdown lovers built on top of Electron.

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Memo Widget

Sticky notes on your desktop. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6465682248?platform=mac)

Chyrp Lite

Extra-awesome, extra-lightweight blog engine. ([Source Code](https://github.com/xenocrat/chyrp-lite)) BSD-3-Clause PHP

WonderCMS

WonderCMS is the smallest flat file CMS since 2008. ([Demo](https://www.wondercms.com/demo), [Source Code](https://github.com/WonderCMS/wondercms)) MIT PHP

gtree

Use markdown to generate directory trees and the directories itself.

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OutlineEdit 3

Fully-featured outline editor, for everyone who loves great structured notes. [![App Store][app-store Icon]](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/outlineedit-3/id1608887438?platform=mac)

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