# NoteDiscovery - Your Self-Hosted Knowledge Base
Self-hosted Markdown knowledge base with AI assistant integration (MCP) for Claude & Cursor, wikilinks, graph view, drawing editor, LaTeX, Mermaid — free and open source.
Author: Gamosoft
Keywords: markdown notes, self-hosted, knowledge base, MCP, Claude, Cursor, obsidian alternative, open source

## Take Control of Your Notes

A lightweight, privacy-focused note-taking application with powerful features: AI assistant integration (MCP), LaTeX math equations, Mermaid diagrams, an embedded drawing editor for quick sketches, 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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✨ Demo resets daily · For demonstration purposes only

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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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### Drawing editor

Sketch and annotate directly in the browser—PNG files saved alongside your notes with autosave, shapes, eraser, eyedropper, and undo/redo.

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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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### 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 (works with auth on) and manage them from a dedicated Shared panel in the sidebar
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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.

Try Live Demo View on GitHub →

✨ Demo resets daily · For demonstration purposes only

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