siyuan
Alternative to Notion, Obsidian, Evernote
SiYuan is a local-first knowledge management tool with block-level references and backlinks. It integrates extended Markdown, math, diagrams, and database views to deliver a Notion-like experience in an offline-capable environment.
- Block references for embedding and referencing paragraphs and lists across documents
- Bidirectional links with backlinks and graph view for visualizing knowledge connections
- Database views in table, kanban, and calendar formats for managing blocks
- E2E encrypted sync protecting data during cloud synchronization
- Math and diagrams with LaTeX, Mermaid, PlantUML, and Chart.js support
- Templates for creating and applying reusable document templates
- Plugin system with JavaScript/TypeScript extensions for added functionality
Built with Go and TypeScript, SiYuan provides native apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. It serves as an alternative to Notion and Obsidian for users seeking flexible block-based knowledge management with full Japanese UI support.
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