About

LocalNote is a note software that supports Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, MAC system or any other systems with browser installed.

Why do we created LocalNote?

Once we used Wordpress as our local note-taking tool, but when our notes exceeded 2,000, it became heavy and slow, especially when we have some big software running and the CPU usage was very high. Then, we tried some other software like CherryTree, Joplin, Obsidian, etc. Although these products are very excellent, but they have too much features that slow down their speed and use too much resouces.

What we really want is a light-weight and super fast note software based on browser that supports any operation system. Because everyone has a browser installed on their PC, and we open and use browser almost every day. We don't need to open a new software window if we can write note in a browser tab.

Target users

  • Try to find a multi-platform note app that supports Windows/Mac/Linux/Android/iOS and other OS with browser installed.
  • Users who enjoy jotting down work notes, personal diaries, or ideas.
  • Users who dislike complexity and embrace minimalism.

Download and installation

1 Prepare

Download node.js (Windows or MacOS version) and install node.js https://nodejs.org/

2.1 Install on Windows

  1. Download local-note.zip from https://github.com/word-x/LocalNote/releases, then unzip the zip file to a permanent location
  2. Double click install-windows.bat (only the first time) to load relative resources
  3. Doule click start-windows.exe
  4. Open http://localhost:3000 and start your writing

2.2 Install on MAC

pending...

Reference

  • Homepage: https://localnote.word-x.com/
  • Docs: https://localnote.word-x.com/blog