What's a user-friendly journaling/note-taking software for linux?

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  • QOwnNotes

    QOwnNotes is a plain-text file notepad and todo-list manager with Markdown support and Nextcloud / ownCloud integration.

  • I use QownNotes myself. The notes are saved in Markdown format so that you can easily use them in other programs. An export function to HTML or PDF files is also available, if I'm not mistaken.

  • obsidian-releases

    Community plugins list, theme list, and releases of Obsidian.

  • Obsidian is one of the best tools in my opinion in terms of functionality, also thanks to the many available extensions. The notes themselves are also saved in Markdown format. However, Obisidian is not open source, which is a problem for some users.

  • SurveyJS

    Open-Source JSON Form Builder to Create Dynamic Forms Right in Your App. With SurveyJS form UI libraries, you can build and style forms in a fully-integrated drag & drop form builder, render them in your JS app, and store form submission data in any backend, inc. PHP, ASP.NET Core, and Node.js.

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  • logseq

    A local-first, non-linear, outliner notebook for organizing and sharing your personal knowledge base. Use it to organize your todo list, to write your journals, or to record your unique life.

  • Currently I am looking at Logseq. The tool works much differently than QownNotes, but so far it also makes a good impression.

  • Trilium Notes

    Build your personal knowledge base with Trilium Notes

  • I like Trilium Notes

  • mdSilo

    In-browser knowledge base on top of local plain-text files

  • Try mdsilo https://mdsilo.com/ , it is open source and cross-platform. on top of local markdown files. so you own your data forever and can switch tool freely.

  • WorkOS

    The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS. The APIs are flexible and easy-to-use, supporting authentication, user identity, and complex enterprise features like SSO and SCIM provisioning.

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