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TagSpaces

Cross-platform privacy-aware file organizer, document tagger, and offline note-taking app.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars3.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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File OrganizerDocument TaggerOffline NotesProductivityFile Metadata Manager
Overview

Why consider TagSpaces?

TagSpaces is an open-source, offline file manager and document organizer. It enables cross-platform file tagging without vendor lock-in by embedding tags directly into filenames, supporting PDF previews, markdown editing, and digital asset organizing.

Guided learning

Learn TagSpaces by building

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

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Overview of TagSpaces

TagSpaces organizes your files, photos, and PDFs on local drives and private S3 buckets without cloud accounts.

Quickstart

  1. Download TagSpaces for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or use the web app.
  2. Connect your local Documents folder or network share.
  3. Assign color-coded tags and smart descriptions to organize files.
  4. Preview PDFs, edit Markdown files, and search metadata offline.

TagSpaces is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.

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TagSpaces FAQs

TagSpaces is listed as a Productivity 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.

TagSpaces 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.

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