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Developer ToolsAlternative to ObsidianAlternative to LogseqAlternative to Roam Research

Athens Research

Open-source knowledge graph and networked thought notebook for personal knowledge management.

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LicenseEPL-1.0
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Last commit1 weeks ago
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Bidirectional LinkingAthens ResearchNetworked ThoughtProductivityKnowledge Graph Notebook
Overview

Why consider Athens Research?

Athens is an open-source knowledge graph and bidirectional linking notebook written in ClojureScript by Jeff Tang and the Athens Research community. Designed as an open alternative to Roam Research, Athens structures ideas into networked graph nodes with block references and daily logs.

Guided learning

Learn Athens Research by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Athens Research

Athens connects thoughts into interconnected knowledge graphs using bidirectional block links.

Quickstart

bash
1# Download desktop app or run local ClojureScript server
2git clone https://github.com/athensresearch/athens.git
3cd athens && yarn && yarn dev

Athens Research is licensed under the Eclipse Public License 1.0 (EPL-1.0).

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Athens Research FAQs

Athens Research is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Athens Research is listed under the EPL-1.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Athens Research is listed as an alternative to Obsidian. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.