itsnotes

itsnotes is a self-hosted alternative to Google Keep that preserves the familiar sticky-note interface while adding improved organization and navigation. It features month-based timeline markers, quick-access panels for colors and tags, multiple view modes (masonry, stacked, and list), and basic folder support. Users can customize layouts, backgrounds, and form behaviors through an extensive settings panel.

The app excels at data portability, supporting direct imports from Google Takeout, text files, and markdown. A standout feature is two-way markdown sync: notes automatically export to markdown files with metadata headers, and edits made in external editors like Obsidian or VS Code sync back into the app. Built-in note history and automatic metadata fetching for books and movies round out the feature set.