kb
The premium Open Source alternative to Obsidian
🎯 Best for:Users who prefer a keyboard-driven workflow for note management.
What is kb?
A minimalist command-line tool for managing a personal knowledge base through text files. It provides a streamlined interface for creating, searching, and organizing notes without leaving the terminal.
Tech Stack
PythonOS & Utilities
Why kb?
- • Extremely lightweight
- • Fast search via grep
- • No GUI overhead
Limitations
- • No visual formatting
- • No mobile support
- • CLI proficiency required
3/5/2026
Last Update
115
Forks
13
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Obsidian)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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