SiYuan
Open Source AGPL-3.0Local knowledge management with block references and sync
Description
SiYuan is a privacy-focused personal knowledge management system that stores data locally and offers end-to-end encrypted synchronization via your own cloud services. It supports block references, a knowledge graph, flashcards, database tables, and a powerful full-text search. The what-you-see-is-what-you-get editing makes SiYuan particularly accessible.
Preview
Platforms
Web Linux Windows macOS Android iOS Docker
Replaces the following proprietary tools
Notion → SiYuan
Evernote → SiYuan
Self-Hosting
SiYuan can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.
Documentation →Categories
Tags
#block-referenzen
#wissensgraph
#flashcards
#wysiwyg
#go
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