Introducing Qnote: A Simple Markdown File Organizer
I’ve been using markdown files for a while to keep my notes and projects organized, but I found that the tools out there weren’t quite what I needed. So, I decided to build Qnote—a simple app to help me manage my markdown files in a way that actually makes sense for how I work.
At its core, Qnote is all about linking markdown files together. If you’ve used Obsidian, you’ll recognize the concept of bidirectional links. But with Qnote, I wanted to take it a step further by adding a knowledge graph that lets you visually see how your files are connected. It’s a pretty cool way to map out how everything fits together without needing to manually organize it all.
One of my favorite features is the AI-powered suggestions. As I’m writing in a file, Qnote will suggest other files that might be relevant based on what I’m working on. If I’m dealing with a longer file, it can even generate a quick summary for me so I can get the main points without scrolling through everything.
I also wanted Qnote to be usable offline. Whether I’m on a plane or just away from Wi-Fi, I can still work on my markdown files, and once I’m back online, everything syncs automatically. No more worrying about losing progress if I’m disconnected.
Qnote also lets you embed content into your markdown files, which makes it way more flexible. Whether it’s adding images, videos, or even live data like task lists or calendars, you can make your files much more interactive and useful.
Organizing everything is easy with smart folders that automatically group files based on custom rules. Plus, the AI search is smart enough to help me find exactly what I need, even if I’m not using the exact words I had in mind.
Since I work with others on some projects, I built in real-time collaboration too. You can share your files and work on them together, with a simple version control system to keep track of changes. Oh, and it’s fully customizable too—if you want to change the layout, shortcuts, or theme to fit your style, you can do that.
Lastly, security was important to me, so Qnote includes end-to-end encryption to make sure your files are always safe and private.
The goal with Qnote is just to make managing markdown files a bit easier and more intuitive, without getting bogged down in unnecessary features. It integrates with other productivity tools like calendars and task managers, so you can link your files directly to your calendar events and tasks, keeping everything in one place.
Qnote is a simple tool for people who want to organize and work with markdown files without all the bloat. If you’re looking for a lightweight, offline-first way to manage your files and collaborate, give it a try!