OpenKnowledge
A canvas for your knowledge.
Ranked #7 in Open-source note-taking apps.
OpenKnowledge is a beautiful, AI-native markdown editor. It serves as a rich text editor and knowledge base for users and their agents.
At a glance
| Best for | teams using AI agents |
From OpenKnowledge's own website.
Company facts
| Founded | 2023 |
| Social profiles | X |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- API
What stands out
The product is local-first and open source.
“Local-first, open source, plain files you own.”OpenKnowledge, own website
The product plugs into Claude, Cursor, and other agents via Native MCP.
“Plug your knowledge base into Claude, Cursor, Codex, and other agents.”OpenKnowledge, own website
How it ranks
OpenKnowledge is ranked 7th of 10 in Open-source note-taking apps (Lister Score 82.0).
#7 in Open-source note-taking apps · Lister Score 82.0
Plugs into Claude, Cursor, and other agents via Native MCP.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 14; buying information on its own site 8.
“A rich text editor and knowledge base for you and your agents.”OpenKnowledge, own website
“Local-first, open source, plain files you own.”OpenKnowledge, own website
| Rank | Open-source note-taking apps | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Affine | 92.0 |
| 2 | Notesnook | 92.0 |
| 3 | Basic Memory | 90.0 |
| 4 | Anytype | 84.0 |
| 5 | Notabase | 84.0 |
| 6 | SilverBullet | 84.0 |
| 7 | OpenKnowledge | 82.0 |
| 8 | Standard Notes | 82.0 |
| 9 | Joplin | 78.0 |
| 10 | Turtl | 74.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does OpenKnowledge rank on Lister?
OpenKnowledge is ranked 7th of 10 in Open-source note-taking apps (Lister Score 82.0).