Beaver Notes is the open-source note taking app built for Privacy and Efficiency
“In my brief usage, Beaver Notes seems like a solid note-taking option... I suggest you try it, as it offers plenty of valuable features.”
IT'S FOSS
"After tens and tens of notes taking apps that I’ve tested over the years, I think I found the perfect one. One that allows you to take notes in a simple manner, private, but modern looking and with markdown support."
TROMJARO's developer
"The only thing missing from my happiness is the perfect note-taking tool... For me, it usually boils down to two things: too simple/too confusing or too cluttered/too complex. The Beaver Notes program falls somewhere in between"
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Empowering Note Taking
All the essential tools for taking, organizing, and sharing your notes, right out of the box.
Note Linking
Create connections between your notes, ideas, and more, building a web of information
This note outlines the four major stages in a butterfly’s life. It begins with the egg, followed by the larva (caterpillar), which grows rapidly before entering the pupa (chrysalis) stage. After metamorphosis, the adult butterfly emerges, ready to continue the cycle. For a deeper look see:
Shopping List7/26/2025
Milk, Eggs, Bread
Work Notes7/26/2025
Project kickoff tomorrow
Command Prompt
Search notes by title, content, or label, and use commands to quickly access settings
Share
Share your notes with your friends and other apps
This note outlines the four major stages in a butterfly’s life. It begins with the egg, followed by the larva (caterpillar), which grows rapidly before entering the pupa (chrysalis) stage.
Files
Place PDFs, presentations, and more in your notes to keep your digital life organized
This note outlines the four major stages in a butterfly’s life. It begins with the egg, followed by the larva (caterpillar), which grows rapidly before entering the pupa (chrysalis) stage.
Sync
Choose your own cloud provider to sync data across your devices
Drawing
Insert sketches, drawings, or handwritten sections into your notes from any device. No worries, your drawings will stay with you, even when you share your notes with others
Math
Type LaTeX equations and see them come to life instantly, making your math notes clear and easy to follow
To understand the quantum behavior of a particle in a potential, we begin with the time-dependent Schrödinger equation:
GitHub
Ask questions, report issues, get help, propose new ideas, and check for updates on the roadmap.
Blog
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Docs
Learn how to set up and use Beaver, and discover how you can contribute to its development.