OutWiker
Tree-structured notes and wiki desktop application
OutWiker is a cross-platform desktop application for storing notes and knowledge in a tree structure, functioning as a personal wiki. Each page can use wiki markup, HTML, or Markdown, and plugins extend its capabilities.
Key features
- Tree-structured pages
- Multiple markup modes
- Plugin support
- Cross-platform desktop app
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Trade-offs
- Desktop only
- No built-in collaboration
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