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zk

Plain-text note-taking and Zettelkasten assistant

Wikis & Documentation ★ 2.7k stars Easy setup GPL-3.0

zk is a command-line tool that helps maintain a Zettelkasten or personal wiki composed of plain Markdown files. It links notes together, supports full-text search, and can power a personal knowledge base.

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Key features

  • Zettelkasten linking
  • Plain Markdown notes
  • Full-text search
  • Command-line driven

Strengths

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Active community (2.7k GitHub stars)
  • Written in Go

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