Glues is a Vim-inspired, terminal-based (TUI) note-taking application that offers flexible and secure storage options. You can keep notes purely in memory, store them as individual files, write them into a portable redb database, choose Git for distributed version control, or opt for MongoDB for centralized data management.
Glues is designed with a core architecture that operates independently of the TUI, providing robust state management and action handling. Although the current frontend is TUI-based, the architecture allows for easy integration with other frontends such as GUI, iOS, Android, or even running headlessly without a UI. The TUI interface clearly displays the current state and available actions, making it intuitive and easy to use.
With no reliance on third-party services, Glues ensures that your data remains private and fully under your control. Currently, it ships with Instant (in-memory), Local (file-per-note), redb (single-file), Git, and MongoDB storage options, and we plan to integrate additional backends through GlueSQL for even more flexibility. The core concept behind Glues is to empower users to choose how their data is handled—whether through local files, a redb database file, Git, MongoDB, or future storage options—without any dependence on a central authority. This makes Glues a sync-enabled application that prioritizes user autonomy and privacy.
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/gluesql/glues
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Developer: GlueSQL
License: Apache License 2.0
Glues is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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