Nodes
A minimal, local-first node-based writing tool for deep thinking
Free Personal Knowledge ManagementWriting Assistance
Overview
Nodes is a native macOS note-taking app built for people who think visually. Connect your ideas as nodes in a clean, minimal interface. Everything runs locally on your machine with no cloud, no account, no tracking, and no subscription. Your notes are just files stored locally. Optional AI features use a local model so nothing is ever sent anywhere.
Minimum macOS: 14.0 (Sonoma)
Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel
Key Features
- Node-based interface to connect and visualize ideas
- 100% local - no cloud, no account, no tracking
- Notes stored as files on your machine
- Optional local AI features - nothing sent to servers
- Dark mode support
- Markdown compatibility
- Graph visualization of note relationships
- Code block support
- Search with embedding support
- Fun sticker system that unlocks as you create notes
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