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SilverBullet

Extensible open-source personal knowledge management system written in TypeScript.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars5.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Markdown DatabasePkmKnowledge ManagementTypescriptPwaObsidian Alternative
Overview

Why consider SilverBullet?

SilverBullet is an open-source, extensible personal knowledge management tool. It treats Markdown files as a dynamic programmable database with live queries, template widgets, and offline PWA sync.

Guided learning

Learn SilverBullet by building

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

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Overview of SilverBullet

SilverBullet blends simple plain-text Markdown notes with a full SQL-like query language, letting you query tasks, tags, and page frontmatter right inside your notes.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name silverbullet \
3 -p 3000:3000 \
4 -v $(pwd)/space:/space \
5 zefhemel/silverbullet:latest

SilverBullet is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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SilverBullet FAQs

SilverBullet 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.

SilverBullet is listed under the MIT 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.

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