# NoteDiscovery - Your Self-Hosted Knowledge Base
A lightweight, privacy-focused Markdown note-taking application with AI assistant integration (MCP), wikilinks, graph view, LaTeX math, Mermaid diagrams, tags, templates, and code highlighting. Works with Claude, Cursor, and other AI tools. Self-hosted, free, and open source.
Author: Gamosoft
Keywords: note taking, markdown editor, self-hosted, knowledge base, open source, privacy, notes app, docker, second brain, obsidian alternative, notion, evernote, onenote, latex, mermaid, diagrams, math equations, templates, tags, yaml frontmatter, AI assistant, MCP, model context protocol, Claude, Cursor, AI notes, AI knowledge base, AI-powered notes

## Take Control of Your Notes

A lightweight, privacy-focused note-taking application with powerful features: AI assistant integration (MCP), LaTeX math equations, Mermaid diagrams, smart tags, custom templates, code highlighting, and more. Write and organize your notes with a beautiful, modern interface all running on your own server.

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## See It in Action

A clean, intuitive interface designed for productivity and focus

Editor View • Main Interface
Smart Search • Find Anything Instantly
Tag Filtering • Organize by Topics
Outline Panel • Navigate Headings
Card View • Visual Organization
Graph View • Visualize Connections
Mobile Ready • Notes On The Go
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### 100% Private

Your notes never leave your server. Complete data ownership and privacy.

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### Completely Free

No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Free and open source forever.

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### AI Assistant Ready

MCP integration lets Claude, Cursor & other AI tools search, create, and organize your notes.

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### LaTeX Math

Beautiful equation rendering with MathJax. Perfect for scientific notes.

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### Diagrams

Create flowcharts, mind maps, and diagrams with Mermaid syntax.

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### Code Highlighting

Syntax highlighting for popular coding languages. Developer-friendly notes.

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### Smart Tags

Organize with YAML frontmatter tags. Collapsible properties panel shows metadata at a glance.

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### Note Templates

Create from custom templates with dynamic placeholders. Meeting notes, journals, and more.

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### Graph View

Interactive visualization of connected notes. Drag to explore relationships.

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### Simple Storage

Plain markdown files in folders. No vendor lock-in, easy backups.

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### Beautiful Themes

Several built-in themes with dark/light modes and full customization.

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### Favorites

Star your most-used notes for instant access from the sidebar.

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### Outline Panel

Navigate headings with a click-to-jump table of contents. Link to sections with anchors.

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### Extensible

Plugin system lets you add custom features and integrations.

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### Install as App

Progressive Web App (PWA) - install on desktop or mobile for a native experience.

## Why Choose NoteDiscovery?

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Easy Setup Run with Docker in seconds
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Responsive Design Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
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Powerful Search Find anything instantly
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Markdown Editor Write with live preview
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Image Support Drag & drop images directly
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HTML Export Share standalone HTML files
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Keyboard Shortcuts Navigate and create with speed
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Quick Switcher Jump to any note with a shortcut
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Optional Auth Password protection when needed
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Public Sharing Share notes via link, even with auth enabled
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Wikilinks [[Link notes]] Obsidian-style
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Multi-Language Multiple interface languages; add your own via locale files

## Ready to Get Started?

Join the self-hosting community and take back control of your notes today.

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