Dnote
Dnote is a free, open-source command-line notes and writing tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. A simple command line notebook. It has 3,087 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at dnote/dnote.
- Official
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- BSD
- Command line
- Notes & writing
- Actively maintained
About Dnote
Dnote is a simple command line notebook. Single binary, no dependencies. Since 2017. Your notes are stored in one SQLite file - portable, searchable, and completely under your control. Optional sync between devices via a self-hosted server with REST API access.
Install Dnote
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What is Dnote?
Dnote is a free, open-source command-line notes and writing tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. A simple command line notebook. It has 3,087 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at dnote/dnote.
Is Dnote free and open source?
Yes. Dnote's source code is public on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Dnote?
Homebrew: brew install dnote. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: cli-v0.16.0).
Is Dnote still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Jul 25, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.