flatnotes
Create and manage notes using a simple folder of Markdown files. This self-hosted web app offers a clean interface, powerful search, and requires no database.
flatnotes is a web-based note-taking application designed for simplicity and data ownership. It operates without a database, instead storing all your notes as plain Markdown files in a flat folder structure. This approach makes setup incredibly straightforward and backups as simple as copying a directory.
You can write and edit your notes using either a rich WYSIWYG editor or a raw Markdown editor, giving you flexibility in how you work. Finding information is fast and easy thanks to a powerful full-text search capability.
Key features include:
- A simple tagging system for organization.
- Responsive, mobile-friendly design.
- Switch between light and dark themes.
- Optional password protection to secure your notes.
- Ability to generate shareable, read-only links for specific notes.
- Support for file uploads and attachments.
If you're looking for a lightweight, self-hosted solution to manage your notes without the complexity of a database, flatnotes is an excellent choice.
Directory Structure
flatnotes
data
.env
docker-compose.yml
docker-compose.yml
services:
flatnotes:
image: dullage/flatnotes:latest
container_name: flatnotes
environment:
- PUID=1000
- PGID=1000
- FLATNOTES_AUTH_TYPE=password
- FLATNOTES_USERNAME=${FLATNOTES_USERNAME}
- FLATNOTES_PASSWORD=${FLATNOTES_PASSWORD}
- FLATNOTES_SECRET_KEY=${FLATNOTES_SECRET_KEY}
volumes:
- ./data:/data
ports:
- "8080:8080"
restart: unless-stopped
.env
FLATNOTES_USERNAME=admin
FLATNOTES_PASSWORD=your_super_secret_password
FLATNOTES_SECRET_KEY=your_super_secret_key_here
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