zennotes — MCP Server by ZenNotes

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About zennotes

ZenNotes ZenNotes is a keyboard-first Markdown notes app with a shared product core and multiple runtimes: a desktop app built with Electron a self-hosted web app backed by a Go server a future hosted deployment mode built on the same web/server stack ZenNotes keeps your notes as ordinary Markdown files on disk. It adds Vim-friendly editing, split and preview workflows, tasks, tags, archive/trash, diagrams, search, daily notes, CSV databases (Notion-style Table + Board views over plain files), and MCP integration on top of the files you already own. On macOS, the first-party CLI also powers launcher workflows such as the Raycast extension. Grab the latest build from GitHub Releases — see Install below. Website: zennotes.org Support development: GitHub Sponsors Detailed in-repo documentation lives under docs/README.md. Install All desktop installers are attached to each GitHub Release. The app auto-updates, so you only download once. (Replace with the current release, e.g. .) macOS Download the for your chip, open it, and drag ZenNotes to Applications. Builds are signed and notarized. Apple Silicon: Z

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Quick Facts

Stars1,466
Forks71
LanguageTypeScript
CategoryMCP Server
LicenseMIT
Quality Score51.944/100
Open Issues63
Last Updated2026-06-19
Created2026-04-11
Platformsmcp, node
Est. Tokens~18k

Compatible Skills

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is zennotes?

zennotes is Keyboard-first local Markdown notes with Vim motions, diagrams, and MCP integration.. It is categorized as a MCP Server with 1.5k GitHub stars.

What programming language is zennotes written in?

zennotes is primarily written in TypeScript. It covers topics such as electron, local-first, markdown.

How do I install or use zennotes?

You can find installation instructions and usage details in the zennotes GitHub repository at github.com/ZenNotes/zennotes. The project has 1.5k stars and 71 forks, indicating an active community.

What license does zennotes use?

zennotes is released under the MIT license, making it free to use and modify according to the license terms.

What are the best alternatives to zennotes?

The top alternatives to zennotes on Agent Skills Hub include basic-memory, CoWork-OS, deepchat. Each offers a different approach to the same problem space — compare them side-by-side by stars, quality score, and community activity.

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