Zen
Open-source alternative to OneNote, Google Keep, Apple Notes.
Minimal note-taking app storing Markdown notes in local SQLite database. Features instant search, flexible tagging, keyboard shortcuts, and offline access.
Open Source Alternative to:

Minimal note-taking app storing Markdown notes in local SQLite database. Features instant search, flexible tagging, keyboard shortcuts, and offline access.
Some key features of Zen:
- Open-source alternative to OneNote, Google Keep, Apple Notes
- Note Taking & Knowledge Management coverage
- GitHub stars, forks, license, last commit, and activity score synced from directory sources
- Codex course and interactive classroom previews attached to the repository detail page
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