Znote
Turn your notes into tools with Markdown, Code, and AI
Overview
Znote is an AI-powered second brain for developers that combines markdown note-taking with executable code blocks and built-in AI chat. Write notes in a WYSIWYG or code editor, run JavaScript and Node.js scripts with NPM package support directly inside your notes, and chat with AI models including OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeek, and Ollama. Znote also includes meeting transcription and audio recording. Local-first and offline-capable, your notes stay on your machine with optional password protection. Copy rich text directly into Teams, Jira, Gmail, and other tools.
Pricing: Free (basic) | Pro: €14.90 one-time
Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel
Key Features
- Executable markdown with JavaScript, Node.js, and Bash code blocks
- Built-in AI chat with OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeek, and Ollama support
- WYSIWYG and code editor with tabs
- Meeting transcription and audio recording
- NPM package support inside notes
- Local-first and offline-capable with password protection
- Rich text copy-paste to Teams, Jira, Gmail, and other tools
- Bring Your Own Key for AI models
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