Top Note Taking repositories

Repositories with the GitHub topic “note-taking”: 23 repositories with 532k stars between them, mostly written in TypeScript, JavaScript and Python. The highest-rated is AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy, #205 on the bestofgithub Elo ladder.

Biggest movers this week

silverbulletmd/silverbullet

Open on GitHubTypeScript

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

  • 1,549+13 Elo, change today
  • 6.5k stars
  • 538 forks
git
git clone https://github.com/silverbulletmd/silverbullet.git
  • end-user-programming
  • knowledge-management
  • lua
  • markdown

AgriciDaniel/claude-obsidian

Open on GitHubPython

Self-organizing AI second brain for Obsidian + Claude Code. Drop any source and Claude reads, links, and files it into one connected knowledge graph of plain Markdown you own. AI note-taking, personal knowledge management (PKM), and an open-source Notion alternative. Based on Karpathy's LLM Wiki pattern.

  • 1,866+1 Elo, change today
  • 16.5k stars
  • 1.6k forks
  • 62 watchers
git
git clone https://github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-obsidian.git
  • agent-skills
  • ai-note-taking
  • ai-second-brain
  • claude-code

plainhub/plain-app

Open on GitHubKotlin

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

  • 1,536+13 Elo, change today
  • 7.2k stars
  • 447 forks
git
git clone https://github.com/plainhub/plain-app.git
  • android
  • android-app
  • compose
  • compose-ui

standardnotes/app

Open on GitHubTypeScript

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

  • 1,408+3 Elo, change today
  • 6.7k stars
  • 567 forks
git
git clone https://github.com/standardnotes/app.git
  • encrypted
  • evernote
  • markdown
  • note-taking

codexu/note-gen

Open on GitHubTypeScript

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

  • 1,605−3 Elo, change today
  • 13k stars
  • 989 forks
git
git clone https://github.com/codexu/note-gen.git
  • agent
  • ai-notes
  • knowledge-base
  • knowledge-management

jrnl-org/jrnl

Open on GitHubPython

Collect your thoughts and notes without leaving the command line.

  • 1,365+6 Elo, change today
  • 7.3k stars
  • 579 forks
git
git clone https://github.com/jrnl-org/jrnl.git
  • cli
  • command-line
  • encrypted
  • journal

Top 23 on the Elo ladder

  1. #205
    AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy

    Bring projects, wikis, and teams together with AI. AppFlowy is the AI collaborative workspace where you achieve more…

    2,125 Elo +478.9kDart
  2. #402
    lfnovo/open-notebook

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

    2,014 Elo −6141.9kTypeScript
  3. #516
    laurent22/joplin

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

    1,969 Elo +157.1kTypeScript
  4. #547
    usememos/memos

    Memos is an open-source, self-hosted note-taking app that brings your everyday thoughts together in a personal…

    1,957 Elo −664.4kGo
  5. #765
    TriliumNext/Trilium

    Build your personal knowledge base with Trilium Notes

    1,902 Elo +2538.9kTypeScript
  6. #825
    siyuan-note/siyuan

    An open-source, privacy-first, self-hosted knowledge workspace where humans and AI agents work together…

    1,890 Elo −1047.2kTypeScript
  7. #946
    AgriciDaniel/claude-obsidian

    Self-organizing AI second brain for Obsidian + Claude Code. Drop any source and Claude reads, links, and files it into…

    1,866 Elo +6416.5kPython
  8. #988
    logseq/logseq

    A privacy-first, open-source platform for knowledge management and collaboration. Download link…

    1,858 Elo −1045.6kClojure
  9. #2,818
    streetwriters/notesnook

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

    1,651 Elo +2614.9kTypeScript
  10. #3,494
    codexu/note-gen

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

    1,605 Elo +3213kTypeScript
  11. #4,433
    silverbulletmd/silverbullet

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

    1,549 Elo +736.5kTypeScript
  12. #4,672
    plainhub/plain-app

    🔥 PlainApp is an open-source app that lets you securely manage your phone from a web browser. Access files, media…

    1,536 Elo +477.2kKotlin
  13. #5,031
    vnotex/vnote

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

    1,518 Elo −613kC++
  14. #5,131
    foambubble/foam

    A personal knowledge management and sharing system for VSCode

    1,513 Elo −117.4kTypeScript
  15. #7,681
    standardnotes/app

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

    1,408 Elo +336.7kTypeScript
  16. #7,774
    glushchenko/fsnotes

    Fast Markdown note-taking app for Mac and iPhone

    1,404 Elo +157.5kSwift
  17. #8,599
    Laverna/laverna

    Laverna is a JavaScript note taking application with Markdown editor and encryption support. Consider it like open…

    1,371 Elo −199.1kJavaScript
  18. #8,719
    jrnl-org/jrnl

    Collect your thoughts and notes without leaving the command line.

    1,365 Elo +307.3kPython
  19. #8,902
    xwmx/nb

    CLI and local web plain text note‑taking, bookmarking, and archiving with linking, tagging, filtering, search, Git…

    1,355 Elo +228.4kShell
  20. #8,913
    taniarascia/takenote

    📝 ‎ A web-based notes app for developers.

    1,355 Elo −147.1kTypeScript
  21. #9,007
    reorproject/reor

    Private & local AI personal knowledge management app for high entropy people.

    1,350 Elo −128.5kJavaScript
  22. #9,232
    massCodeIO/massCode

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

    1,337 Elo +157.1kTypeScript
  23. #9,256
    mbrlabs/Lorien

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

    1,336 Elo +306.8kGDScript