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CherryTree

Hierarchical rich-text and code note-taking application

Notes & Knowledge Base ★ 3.9k stars Easy setup GPL-3.0

Cherrytree is an open-source hierarchical note-taking application featuring rich text and syntax highlighting. It stores everything in a single XML or SQLite file, making it easy to back up and move.

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Key features

  • Hierarchical note tree
  • Rich text and code highlighting
  • Single-file XML or SQLite storage
  • Password protection

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Highly portable single-file notes
  • Good for structured notes

Trade-offs

  • Desktop only
  • No built-in sync

CherryTree replaces

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