NoteDiscovery
Your Self-Hosted Knowledge Base
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.
✨ Demo resets daily · For demonstration purposes only
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See It in Action
A clean, intuitive interface designed for productivity and focus
100% Private
Your notes never leave your server. Complete data ownership and privacy.
Completely Free
No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Free and open source forever.
AI Assistant Ready
MCP integration lets Claude, Cursor & other AI tools search, create, and organize your notes.
LaTeX Math
Beautiful equation rendering with MathJax. Perfect for scientific notes.
Diagrams
Create flowcharts, mind maps, and diagrams with Mermaid syntax.
Drawing editor
Sketch and annotate directly in the browser—PNG files saved alongside your notes with autosave, shapes, eraser, eyedropper, and undo/redo.
Code Highlighting
Syntax highlighting for popular coding languages. Developer-friendly notes.
Smart Tags
Organize with YAML frontmatter tags. Collapsible properties panel shows metadata at a glance.
Note Templates
Create from custom templates with dynamic placeholders. Meeting notes, journals, and more.
Graph View
Interactive visualization of connected notes. Drag to explore relationships.
Simple Storage
Plain markdown files in folders. No vendor lock-in, easy backups.
Beautiful Themes
Several built-in themes with dark/light modes and full customization.
Outline Panel
Navigate headings with a click-to-jump table of contents. Link to sections with anchors.
Extensible
Plugin system lets you add custom features and integrations.
Install as App
Progressive Web App (PWA) - install on desktop or mobile for a native experience.
Why Choose NoteDiscovery?
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Ready to Get Started?
Join the self-hosting community and take back control of your notes today.
✨ Demo resets daily · For demonstration purposes only
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