Is NoteDiscovery really free?

Yes. NoteDiscovery is free and open source under the MIT license. There are no paid tiers, no accounts, and no telemetry. You self-host it on your own server.

Does it work with AI tools like Claude or Cursor?

Yes. NoteDiscovery ships with a built-in MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, so AI assistants like Claude Desktop and Cursor can read and edit your notes directly, without any copy-pasting back and forth.

Do my notes ever leave my computer?

No. Everything stays on the server you choose. There is no cloud sync and no third-party storage. The AI integration runs locally over MCP, and your notes are never sent anywhere unless you explicitly publish a share link.

Can I move my notes in or out easily?

Yes. Notes are plain Markdown files in normal folders. You can drop an existing Obsidian vault straight in, or open the same files in any other Markdown editor. There is no proprietary database to escape from.

Do I need to be a developer to install it?

Not really. The recommended setup is a single Docker command, and there is a one-click PikaPods option if you would rather not touch the command line at all.

NoteDiscovery - Your Self-Hosted Knowledge Base

Name: NoteDiscovery
Availability: InStock
Author: Gamosoft

Take Control of Your Notes

A lightweight, privacy-focused note-taking application with powerful features: AI assistant integration (MCP), LaTeX math equations, Mermaid diagrams, an embedded drawing editor for quick sketches, smart tags, custom templates, code highlighting, and more. Write and organize your notes with a beautiful, modern interface all running on your own server.

Try Live Demo Get Started on GitHub →

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☁️ Or deploy your own instance in one click:

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100% Private

Your notes never leave your server. Complete data ownership and privacy.

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Completely Free

No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Free and open source forever.

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AI Assistant Ready

MCP integration lets Claude, Cursor & other AI tools search, create, and organize your notes.

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LaTeX Math

Beautiful equation rendering with MathJax. Perfect for scientific notes.

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Diagrams

Create flowcharts, mind maps, and diagrams with Mermaid syntax.

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Drawing editor

Sketch and annotate directly in the browser—PNG files saved alongside your notes with autosave, shapes, eraser, eyedropper, and undo/redo.

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Code Highlighting

Syntax highlighting for popular coding languages. Developer-friendly notes.

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Smart Tags

Organize with YAML frontmatter tags. Collapsible properties panel shows metadata at a glance.

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Note Templates

Create from custom templates with dynamic placeholders. Meeting notes, journals, and more.

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Graph View

Interactive visualization of connected notes. Drag to explore relationships.

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Simple Storage

Plain markdown files in folders. No vendor lock-in, easy backups.

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Beautiful Themes

Several built-in themes with dark/light modes and full customization.

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Outline Panel

Navigate headings with a click-to-jump table of contents. Link to sections with anchors.

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Extensible

Plugin system lets you add custom features and integrations.

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Install as App

Progressive Web App (PWA) - install on desktop or mobile for a native experience.

Why Choose NoteDiscovery?

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Easy Setup Run with Docker in seconds

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Responsive Design Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile

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Powerful Search Find anything instantly

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Markdown Editor Write with live preview

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Image Support Drag & drop images directly

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HTML Export Share standalone HTML files

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Keyboard Shortcuts Navigate and create with speed

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Quick Switcher Jump to any note with a shortcut

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Optional Auth Password protection when needed

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Public Sharing Share notes via link (works with auth on) and manage them from a dedicated Shared panel in the sidebar

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Wikilinks [[Link notes]] Obsidian-style

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Multi-Language Multiple interface languages; add your own via locale files

NoteDiscovery