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QOwnNotes
Manage plain-text Markdown notes with search, scripting, and optional Nextcloud integration.
GPL-2.0 · Downloads from github.com
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- pbek
- Verified
- 2026
About QOwnNotes
QOwnNotes keeps notes as local text files and adds a searchable interface for organizing them. Markdown editing and configurable panels help shape the workspace around your notes.
Optional Nextcloud and ownCloud integration can connect the app to an existing sync setup. Local note editing does not require those services.
Information
- Source code
- pbek/QOwnNotes
- License
- GPL-2.0
- Website
- qownnotes.org
- Download
- github.com
- Category
- Writing
- Evidence checked
- Tags
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Sources and image credits
- github.com/pbek/QOwnNotes
- github.com/pbek/QOwnNotes/blob/main/LICENSE
- github.com/pbek/QOwnNotes/blob/main/README.md
- github.com/pbek/QOwnNotes/releases
- icon.png: QOwnNotes contributors. GPL-2.0; project trademarks remain with their owners.
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