Zen Notes

A self-hosted notes app built as a single Go binary. Write in Markdown, organize with flexible tags, and search with BM25-ranked full-text search. Data stored in SQLite.

Getting Started

1. Visit your domain after deployment
2. Start writing — create your first note in Markdown
3. Organize with tags — use flexible tags instead of rigid folders

What You Can Do After Deployment

1. Write notes — full Markdown support with tables, code blocks, task lists, and highlights
2. Search — full-text search with BM25 ranking
3. Organize with tags — flexible tag-based organization
4. Pin notes — keep important notes at the top
5. Use templates — create note templates for repeated patterns
6. Archive and delete — soft delete with recovery option
7. Import/Export — full data portability

Key Features

• Single Go binary, low resource usage
• Standard Markdown files with SQLite database
• Full-text search with BM25 ranking
• Tag-based organization (no rigid folders)
• Note templates and pinned notes
• Canvas for spatial organization (experimental)
• Import and export with full portability

License

MIT — GitHub