tianma-if/edgeever

What it solves

EdgeEver is an open-source, AI-native knowledge base designed as a portable alternative to Evernote. It addresses the bloat, commercial restrictions, and vendor lock-in associated with proprietary note-taking apps, providing a self-hosted environment where users maintain full ownership of their data.

How it works

The system uses a three-pane layout for structured productivity and is built on a standard SQLite architecture with a REST API. It can be deployed serverless via Cloudflare (using Workers, D1, and R2) for zero-cost hosting or via Docker on a VPS or NAS. The application supports multi-device synchronization across Web, Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Who it’s for

It is designed for long-time Evernote users seeking a reliable, open-source alternative, creators who need to convert notes into formatted rich text for blogs, and power users who want to integrate their personal knowledge base with AI agents.

Highlights

• AI Agent Integration: Native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing AI tools like Claude Code to read, organize, and summarize notes.
• BYO AI Models: Users can connect their own OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini APIs for summarization, translation, and text continuation.
• Zero-Cost Deployment: Optimized for Cloudflare's free tier, allowing for thousands of notes and images at no cost.
• Open Data Architecture: Uses SQLite and provides lossless ZIP backups in Markdown format to prevent vendor lock-in.
• Multi-Platform Support: Full client availability across all major desktop and mobile operating systems, including a browser web clipper.
• Clipper & Diagrams: Includes a WeChat article clipper and native rendering for Mermaid diagrams and visual mind maps.