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.

Updated Oct 21, 2026.

What Dnote has

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers. One of 10 Knowledge Management tools with an API.
Run the software on your own servers instead of the vendor's cloud.
A command-line interface that lets you run the tool from a terminal or scripts. One of 5 Knowledge Management tools with CLI.

Key Features

Saving notes

Quickly save commands, snippets, and insights. Find them later with full-text search.

Full-text search

Search through all your notes instantly. Find commands and snippets without scrolling through history.

Editor choice

Your favorite text editor will work with Dnote, whether inside a terminal or as a GUI.

SQLite storage

One file contains everything. Back it up to any storage, query it with standard tools, or migrate it easily.

Cross-platform

Download the binary for macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, or Windows. Install via Homebrew or direct download.

Device sync

Sync your data between devices with the server.

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.

Developer features

Self-hosted sync
Optionally run your own server to sync across devices. Single binary with SQLite, no database setup required. Deploy with Docker or run it directly.
REST API
Access your notes via REST API. Build integrations or access from any HTTP client.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What Dnote has

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers. One of 10 Knowledge Management tools with an API.
Run the software on your own servers instead of the vendor's cloud.
A command-line interface that lets you run the tool from a terminal or scripts. One of 5 Knowledge Management tools with CLI.

Key Features

Saving notes

Quickly save commands, snippets, and insights. Find them later with full-text search.

Full-text search

Search through all your notes instantly. Find commands and snippets without scrolling through history.

Editor choice

Your favorite text editor will work with Dnote, whether inside a terminal or as a GUI.

SQLite storage

One file contains everything. Back it up to any storage, query it with standard tools, or migrate it easily.

Cross-platform

Download the binary for macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, or Windows. Install via Homebrew or direct download.

Device sync

Sync your data between devices with the server.

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.

Developer features

Self-hosted sync
Optionally run your own server to sync across devices. Single binary with SQLite, no database setup required. Deploy with Docker or run it directly.
REST API
Access your notes via REST API. Build integrations or access from any HTTP client.

Dnote

Overview

What Dnote has

For developers

Key Features

Saving notes

Full-text search

Editor choice

SQLite storage

Cross-platform

Device sync

Pros

Cons

Developer features

Self-hosted sync

REST API

Frequently Asked Questions

What Dnote has

For developers

Key Features

Saving notes

Full-text search

Editor choice

SQLite storage

Cross-platform

Device sync

Pros

Cons

Developer features

Self-hosted sync

REST API

Frequently Asked Questions

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