Open Source Self-Hosted Notetaking

Kuku

Local-first Markdown knowledge workspace with AI and encrypted sync

Encryption AI Wiki Markdown Note Taking Local First Notetaking Notes Obsidian Alternative Second Braind

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Primary use case: Local-first Markdown knowledge workspace with AI and encrypted sync
Best for: Notetaking — Encryption, AI
Stack: Astro, docker, go, golang
License: MIT
Maintenance: 16 hours ago
Access: Open source · Self-hosted

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Website

https://github.com/kuku-mom/kuku

Repository

https://github.com/kuku-mom/kuku

Source

https://github.com/kuku-mom/kuku

About this tool

Kuku is an open source local first Markdown knowledge workspace for macOS. It features personal wiki and Second Brain workflows with AI powered editing, encrypted sync, and plain file storage to ensure your data stays private and portable.

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MIT

Last Push

16 hours ago

Features

Manages plain Markdown files locally to ensure complete data ownership and privacy.
Integrates AI for intelligent diffs and content editing within a Second Brain workflow.
Supports end-to-end encrypted synchronization to keep notes updated across macOS devices.