jotty

The premium Open Source alternative to Obsidian

🎯 Best for:Users who prefer managing notes as simple files on their own disk.
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What is jotty?

Replaces cloud-based note apps with a local-first, markdown-compatible file manager for personal knowledge. It focuses on minimal overhead and direct filesystem interaction to ensure long-term data portability.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptKnowledge Base & Wiki

Why jotty?

  • Extremely lightweight
  • No vendor lock-in
  • Markdown native

Limitations

  • CLI-centric interface
  • No built-in cloud sync
  • Limited rich media support
3/5/2026
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AGPL-3.0
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