Colanode
Open Source Apache-2.0Open-source and local-first Slack and Notion alternative that puts you in control of your data
Description
Open-source and local-first Slack and Notion alternative that puts you in control of your data
Preview
Platforms
Linux Docker
Replaces the following proprietary tools
WhatsApp → Colanode
Slack → Colanode
Microsoft Teams → Colanode
Self-Hosting
Colanode can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.
Documentation →Categories
Tags
#chat
#chat-application
#crdt
#editor
#electron
#knowledge-base
#local-first
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