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Beaver Notes: A Privacy-Focused Open-Source Note-Taking App

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Re: Beaver Notes: A Privacy-Focused Open-Source Note-Taking App

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Post by d4rkp4ttern »

WesleyLivesay wrote: post #19

At this point there are enough note taking app options out there that are really just a fancy interface on top of text/markdown files that I have a really hard time ever considering any ecosystem that locks my notes into their own data system. I do see an export function here, but it is unclear whether or not that export to text files or just to the PDFs. I use Obsidian, and I would love for it to be Open Source, but…

I’ve tried all sorts of notes apps but for some reason always gravitate back to native apple notes 90% of the time to quickly save stuff.

Re: Beaver Notes: A Privacy-Focused Open-Source Note-Taking App

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Post by rpgbr »

WesleyLivesay wrote: post #19

At this point there are enough note taking app options out there that are really just a fancy interface on top of text/markdown files that I have a really hard time ever considering any ecosystem that locks my notes into their own data system. I do see an export function here, but it is unclear whether or not that export to text files or just to the PDFs. I use Obsidian, and I would love for it to be Open Source, but…

And yet, I keep using TextEditor (macOS default text editor) in plain text and, when syncing is needed, Simplenote.

Sometimes people overcomplicate things that are, in essence, pretty simple.

Re: Beaver Notes: A Privacy-Focused Open-Source Note-Taking App

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Post by bemusedthrow75 »

rpgbr wrote: post #22
WesleyLivesay wrote: post #19

At this point there are enough note taking app options out there that are really just a fancy interface on top of text/markdown files that I have a really hard time ever considering any ecosystem that locks my notes into their own data system. I do see an export function here, but it is unclear whether or not that export to text files or just to the PDFs. I use Obsidian, and I would love for it to be Open Source, but…

And yet, I keep using TextEditor (macOS default text editor) in plain text and, when syncing is needed, Simplenote. Sometimes people overcomplicate things that are, in essence, pretty simple.

And overcomplicating is inevitably why they stop using the tool, losing its value.

I used Simplenote for a good while and only switched to Apple Notes when my setup went all-Apple (because Simplenote’s sync could be glitchy).

It is becoming less homogeneous now so I may switch back.

Re: Beaver Notes: A Privacy-Focused Open-Source Note-Taking App

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Post by krono »

traceroute66 wrote: post #11

Would be good to know how it compares to Standard Notes[1] which is also open-source[2] [1] https://standardnotes.com [2] https://github.com/standardnotes/app

Even their fully self-hosted solution seems to come with most features locked behind paid subscriptions[1][2] which, whilst being perfectly fine on its own, is also a restriction that automatically disqualifies the software from being open source[3].

Edit: They're quite possibly violating their own licenses here, but I'm not a lawyer so don't take it as fact.

[1]: https://standardnotes.com/help/48/can-i-use-extensions-with-...

[2]: https://standardnotes.com/help/self-hosting/subscriptions

[3]: https://opensource.org/osd/

Re: Beaver Notes: A Privacy-Focused Open-Source Note-Taking App

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Post by Danielerolli »

samwillis wrote: post #17

Nice use of TipTap and Vue! As the files are just on the file system, what's the sync story? Have you tackled merging conflicting edits across devices?

Thanks for your interest in Beaver Notes! As of now, I don't offer sync functionality. All notes are stored locally on your device, and there's no automatic synchronization across devices. You can manually use cloud storage options like Google Drive or Dropbox for syncing if needed. Merging conflicting edits isn't supported at this stage. Your feedback is essential, and I'm continually working to enhance Beaver Notes!

Re: Beaver Notes: A Privacy-Focused Open-Source Note-Taking App

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Post by svnt »

vogon_laureate wrote: post #13
Danielerolli wrote: post #2

Introduction: Beaver Notes, the privacy-focused note-taking app, is making waves among tech enthusiasts and power users alike. Built on an open-source foundation, this cross-platform gem is raising the bar for secure and intuitive note management. Join the ranks of privacy-conscious professionals who are embracing Beaver Notes for its robust architecture, seamless cross-platform compatibility, and powerful features.…

The marketing turbobabble alone is enough to put me off. This is Hacker News not a listicle review site.

It also shows signs of being llm-generated.

Re: Beaver Notes: A Privacy-Focused Open-Source Note-Taking App

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Post by throwaway894345 »

monkey_monkey wrote: post #9

The Github repo for this app is here: https://github.com/Daniele-rolli/Beaver-Notes

Yeah, you can navigate to it from their site by clicking on the “Reddit” icon at the bottom or you can navigate to their subreddit by clicking the “Github” icon.

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Post by throwaway894345 »

Danielerolli wrote: post #2

Introduction: Beaver Notes, the privacy-focused note-taking app, is making waves among tech enthusiasts and power users alike. Built on an open-source foundation, this cross-platform gem is raising the bar for secure and intuitive note management. Join the ranks of privacy-conscious professionals who are embracing Beaver Notes for its robust architecture, seamless cross-platform compatibility, and powerful features.…

FYI, the Github and Reddit icon links at the bottom of your page are reversed.

Re: Beaver Notes: A Privacy-Focused Open-Source Note-Taking App

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Post by throwaway894345 »

aranw wrote: post #3
Danielerolli wrote: post #2

Introduction: Beaver Notes, the privacy-focused note-taking app, is making waves among tech enthusiasts and power users alike. Built on an open-source foundation, this cross-platform gem is raising the bar for secure and intuitive note management. Join the ranks of privacy-conscious professionals who are embracing Beaver Notes for its robust architecture, seamless cross-platform compatibility, and powerful features.…

Your GitHub link in the footer doesn't appear to be linking to anything

As of now it links to Reddit and the Reddit icon links to Github.

Re: Beaver Notes: A Privacy-Focused Open-Source Note-Taking App

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Post by Danielerolli »

senectus1 wrote: post #16

hmm I think I prefer my selfhosted Trilium thank you https://github.com/zadam/trilium

Thanks for sharing your preference! It's great to see that you're using Trilium for your self-hosted note-taking needs. Everyone has their own favorite tools, and I'm glad you found one that suits you. If you ever decide to give Beaver Notes a try, I'd be curious to know your thoughts on it. Happy note-taking!
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