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Beaver Notes is a free, open-source note-taking application designed for private, local-first knowledge management. It allows users to create and organize Markdown-based notes without requiring an account or internet connection. The software supports folders, tags, internal note links, and protected notes. Users can maintain personal knowledge collections while retaining control over where their information is stored. Its flexible synchronization approach supports personal cloud storage and self-hosted infrastructure. The application emphasizes privacy by avoiding editor telemetry and unnecessary data collection. A Tauri-based rewrite introduces a smaller application architecture and expands cross-platform functionality. Available for desktop operating systems, with mobile development underway, Beaver Notes combines structured note organization with offline accessibility.
Features
- Local-first Markdown note editing with offline document accessibility
- Folder and tag organization for managing personal knowledge collections
- Internal note linking for connecting related information and documents
- Protected notes with privacy-focused local information storage
- Flexible synchronization through personal cloud storage and self-hosted services
- Cross-platform development with a lightweight Tauri-based application architecture
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