Decision summary
A local-first markdown knowledge base that becomes powerful with AI-assisted plugins and workflows.
Best for
- Long-term notes
- Research vaults
- Local-first workflows
Not for
- Teams that need a simple shared SaaS wiki
- Users who dislike setup
Strengths and limits
Local-first notes
AI setup is not native-simple
Markdown durability
Sync and publishing require decisions
Large plugin ecosystem
AI setup is not native-simple
Score breakdown
Workflow fit
21/25
Output quality
14/20
Reliability
14/15
Price clarity
14/15
Integration
7/10
Ease of use
3/5
Risk handling
9/10
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