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QOwnNotes

Plain-text markdown note-taking desktop app with Nextcloud / ownCloud integration.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars3.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Markdown EditorAes 256 EncryptionVim ModeProductivityCpp QtNextcloud Notes
Overview

Why consider QOwnNotes?

QOwnNotes is an open-source plain-text markdown note-taking desktop application written in C++ and Qt. Designed to integrate directly with Nextcloud and ownCloud file sync, QOwnNotes stores notes as local markdown files with AES-256 encryption, scripting API, and vim keybindings.

Guided learning

Learn QOwnNotes by building

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

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Overview of QOwnNotes

QOwnNotes synchronizes markdown files directly through private Nextcloud servers without proprietary clouds.

Installation

bash
1# Ubuntu
2sudo add-apt-repository ppa:pbek/qownnotes
3sudo apt update && sudo apt install qownnotes

QOwnNotes is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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QOwnNotes FAQs

QOwnNotes is listed as a Collaboration 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.

QOwnNotes is listed under the GPL-2.0 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.

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