Laverna
Markdown note-taking app with client-side encryption
Laverna is an open-source, web-based note-taking application with Markdown support and client-side encryption. It can store notes locally or sync via Dropbox or remoteStorage and can be self-hosted as a static app.
Key features
- Client-side encryption
- Markdown editor
- Offline support
- Static self-hosted app
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Strong privacy focus
- No backend required
Trade-offs
- Development has stalled
- Aging codebase
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