Plainpad

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Plainpad is a self-hosted, open source note-taking application that prioritizes user privacy, data ownership, and security by storing encrypted notes exclusively on your own server, eliminating dependence on third-party cloud services. Its main features include offline access through a Progressive Web App, solid encryption ensuring data remains unreadable without a passphrase, multi-user support for teams or families, Markdown formatting for rich note content, fast full-text search, responsive design for various devices, and an API for integration and automation; it effectively solves privacy concerns, data sovereignty, and ease of management for individuals, organizations, or any users seeking full control over their personal or collaborative knowledge bases.

Plainpad can be found in Digital Note-Taking Apps categories.

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Plainpad Main Features

• REST API
  Connect Plainpad with other apps and automate tasks using the built-in API.
• Easy Setup
  Getting started is quick and simple - just download from GitHub and upload the files to your server.
• Multi-User
  Create separate accounts for different people, like your team or family, with private notes for each.
• Lightweight
  Plainpad needs little server power and easy to run, even on basic hosting services.
• Offline Mode
  Use Plainpad without internet as a Progressive Web App, and sync changes when you're online.
• Self-Hosting
  You can host Plainpad on your own server, so your data stays private and under your control.
• Full-Text Search
  Find any note quickly by searching all your notes at once.
• Markdown Support
  Write notes with formatting like headings, lists, and links using easy Markdown syntax.
• Encrypted Storage
  Your notes are encrypted before saving, so only you can read them with your password.
• Responsive Design
  Access your notes on any device, like computers, tablets, or phones, and the layout adjusts automatically.

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