Dnote

A terminal-based command line notebook with full-text search and optional self-hosted server for syncing notes.

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Overview

Dnote is a command line notebook that allows users to capture, search, and manage notes, commands, and snippets directly from the terminal. It supports full-text search, uses a single SQLite file for storage, and optionally syncs data across devices via a self-hosted server with API access.

Last updated: Sep 9, 2026

Key Features

Terminal-based Notes

Allows users to quickly save commands, code snippets, and insights directly from the terminal without leaving the command line environment.

Full-text Search

Enables instant searching through all notes and snippets to find relevant information without manual browsing.

Single Binary with No Dependencies

Distributed as a single executable binary requiring no package managers or dependencies, simplifying installation and use.

Cross-platform Support

Available for macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows, with installation options via Homebrew or direct download.

Bring Your Own Editor

Supports editing notes with the user's preferred text editor, either inside the terminal or through a graphical user interface.

SQLite Storage Format

Stores all notes in a single SQLite database file, allowing easy backup, querying with standard tools, and migration.

Self-hosted Sync Server

Optionally run a self-hosted server to synchronize notes across multiple devices, deployed via Docker or direct execution with no database setup.

API Access

Provides REST API endpoints to access notes programmatically, enabling integrations and access from any HTTP client.

Pros

Open source and free to use with transparent codebase.
Lightweight single binary with no external dependencies.
Supports full-text search for efficient note retrieval.
Cross-platform compatibility for various operating systems.
Optional self-hosted server for secure multi-device synchronization.

Cons

Primarily command line based, which may have a learning curve for non-technical users.
No native mobile app or web interface mentioned.
Limited to text-based notes without multimedia support.
Requires manual setup for self-hosted server synchronization.
No explicit pricing tiers or commercial support options provided.

Pricing

Dnote pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	$0	Full access to command line notebook features Full-text search capability Cross-platform support Open source codebase Optional self-hosted sync server and API access

Pricing is collected from the official Dnote website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

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Key Features

Terminal-based Notes

Allows users to quickly save commands, code snippets, and insights directly from the terminal without leaving the command line environment.

Full-text Search

Enables instant searching through all notes and snippets to find relevant information without manual browsing.

Single Binary with No Dependencies

Distributed as a single executable binary requiring no package managers or dependencies, simplifying installation and use.

Cross-platform Support

Available for macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows, with installation options via Homebrew or direct download.

Bring Your Own Editor

Supports editing notes with the user's preferred text editor, either inside the terminal or through a graphical user interface.

SQLite Storage Format

Stores all notes in a single SQLite database file, allowing easy backup, querying with standard tools, and migration.

Self-hosted Sync Server

Optionally run a self-hosted server to synchronize notes across multiple devices, deployed via Docker or direct execution with no database setup.

API Access

Provides REST API endpoints to access notes programmatically, enabling integrations and access from any HTTP client.

Pros

Open source and free to use with transparent codebase.
Lightweight single binary with no external dependencies.
Supports full-text search for efficient note retrieval.
Cross-platform compatibility for various operating systems.
Optional self-hosted server for secure multi-device synchronization.

Cons

Primarily command line based, which may have a learning curve for non-technical users.
No native mobile app or web interface mentioned.
Limited to text-based notes without multimedia support.
Requires manual setup for self-hosted server synchronization.
No explicit pricing tiers or commercial support options provided.

Pricing

Dnote pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Free	$0	Full access to command line notebook features Full-text search capability Cross-platform support Open source codebase Optional self-hosted sync server and API access

Pricing is collected from the official Dnote website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

Dnote

Overview

Key Features

Terminal-based Notes

Full-text Search

Single Binary with No Dependencies

Cross-platform Support

Bring Your Own Editor

SQLite Storage Format

Self-hosted Sync Server

API Access

Pros

Cons

Pricing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ratings & reviews

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Ratings & reviews

Community reviews (0)

Key Features

Terminal-based Notes

Full-text Search

Single Binary with No Dependencies

Cross-platform Support

Bring Your Own Editor

SQLite Storage Format

Self-hosted Sync Server

API Access

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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