cropflre/nowen-note

What it solves

Nowen Note provides a self-hosted, private knowledge management and task collaboration platform. It addresses the need for a unified workspace that combines note-taking, daily journaling, task management, and AI-powered knowledge retrieval while ensuring users retain full control over their data.

How it works

Built as a self-hosted application (via Docker or NAS), it functions as a local-first system that supports offline editing with automatic synchronization. It integrates a dual editor (Rich Text and Markdown) and uses RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) to allow users to query their own knowledge base using various LLMs (OpenAI, DeepSeek, Ollama, etc.). It also supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing AI coding assistants like Cursor or Claude Code to interact with the user's notes, tasks, and files under strict permission controls.

Who it’s for

It is designed for individuals and teams who prioritize data sovereignty and want a centralized, extensible workspace that runs on their own hardware (such as NAS devices or private servers) rather than relying on third-party cloud services.

Highlights

• Self-Hosted Infrastructure: Deployable on Docker, NAS (UGOS/fnOS), and various cloud storage backends (S3, R2, MinIO).
• AI-Powered RAG: Perform semantic searches and Q&A across your personal notes and files using local or online LLMs.
• MCP Integration: Securely expose your knowledge base and task lists to AI agents via the Model Context Protocol.
• Unified Workspace: Combines a knowledge tree, task management, daily journaling, and file management in a single interface.
• Cross-Platform: Accessible via Web, Desktop (Electron), Android, and iOS/HarmonyOS.