Znote

Znote – Private AI-Powered Notes & Automation is a local, privacy-first AI workspace for notes, meetings, and reports. It runs entirely on your machine (no cloud), allowing you to take notes, summarize meetings, generate reports, and run code snippets with support for multiple AI models and local data sources. It emphasizes full data control, offline operation, and integration with your existing files and databases.

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How it works

1. Install locally (e.g., via Brew: brew install znote).
2. Connect to your preferred AI model (Claude, Ollama, OpenAI, etc.) by name to chat with AI inside your notes.
3. Record and transcribe meetings locally (calls and in-person) without bots.
4. Create interactive reports with live charts and widgets connected to internal files and databases (CSV, JSON, SQL, etc.).
5. Run Node.js and Bash scripts in a built-in code sandbox, transform data, and work with third-party services as needed.
6. Organize with folders, tags, tabs, and multiple editors for prose and code.
7. Add a local AI assistant to help write texts and code using your own LLM setup (Ollama) or remote services for extra power.
8. Secure your notes with password protection and private data handling.

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Key Capabilities

• Local-first AI workspace with 100% offline operation
• AI-powered smart notes with multiple models and natural language queries
• Meeting recorder, transcription, and instant summaries with action points
• Interactive reports: live charts, widgets, data connections to internal sources
• Data analysis and visualization without third-party SaaS
• Code sandbox: run Node.js & Bash scripts locally, manipulate data, format JSON, decode Base64, etc.
• Full note-taking experience: Markdown/Text files, folders/tags, tabs, multiple editors (WYSIWYG for prose, code editor with completions)
• Local LLM integration: plug in your preferred models, customize with local or remote services
• Password protection for notes and secrets
• Privacy-first: no cloud storage required; all data stays on your device

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Who Is It For

• Individuals who want a private, offline AI assistant for notes, meetings, and code
• Teams needing a secure, local-first workflow for sensitive data
• Developers wanting to prototype ideas quickly with an integrated code playground

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How It Compares to Cloud Solutions

• All data stays locally; no vendor lock-in or data exfiltration to third parties
• Flexible AI model selection and local plugin support
• Seamless integration with internal databases and files without relying on external services

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Safety and Privacy Considerations

• Designed for private, offline work; avoid uploading sensitive data to cloud-enabled models unless you control the environment
• Use password protection to secure notes

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Core Features

• Local-first, privacy-focused AI workspace (no cloud required)
• AI-powered smart notes with multi-model support and in-note AI chat
• Meeting recording, transcription, and instant, actionable summaries
• Interactive, live data reports connected to internal files/databases (CSV, JSON, SQL, etc.)
• Data analysis and visualization without third-party services
• Built-in code sandbox for Node.js and Bash; run scripts locally
• Markdown/Text note support with folders, tags, tabs, and dual editors (WYSIWYG + code)
• Local LLM support: plug in Ollama or other LLMs; optionally connect to remote services
• Password-protected notes and private data management
• 100% local, with data control and offline operation