Colanode
Open SourceApache-2.0And 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
LinuxDocker
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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