Notesnook is a free (as in speech) & open-source note-taking app focused on user privacy & ease of use. To ensure zero knowledge principles, Notesnook encrypts everything on your device using XChaCha20-Poly1305 & Argon2. It’s an alternative to Evernote.
Notesnook is built using the following technologies:
- JavaScript/Typescript.
- React Native — For mobile apps we are using React Native.
- Electron — For desktop app.
- NPM.
Key Features
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/streetwriters/notesnook
Support:
Developer: Notesnook
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Notesnook is written in TypeScript and JavaScript. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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