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Dendron

The open-source, local-first, hierarchical knowledge base built on top of VS Code.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars14.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Vscode ExtensionWikilinksHierarchical NotesProductivityTypescriptLocal First Pkm
Overview

Why consider Dendron?

Dendron is an open-source hierarchical note-taking and knowledge management system built as a VS Code extension in TypeScript. Using dot-delimited hierarchical namespaces (e.g. `tech.postgres.tuning.md`), Dendron enables users to scale personal and team knowledge vaults to tens of thousands of notes without structural chaos.

Guided learning

Learn Dendron by building

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

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Overview of Dendron

Dendron uses flexible schema hierarchies and lookup queries to navigate deep technical documentation vaults in VS Code.

Quickstart

Install the Dendron extension from the VS Code Marketplace and run Dendron: Initialize Workspace.

Dendron is licensed under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license.

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Dendron FAQs

Dendron 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.

Dendron is listed under the AGPL-3.0 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.

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