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fsnotes · v7.3.2
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Notes manager
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v7.3.214d ago7.3.1→7.3.2
1mo ago7.2.2→7.3.1
2mo ago7.2.1→7.2.2
2mo ago7.2.0→7.2.1
2mo ago7.1.4→7.2.0
4mo ago7.1.1→7.1.4
Review
Mar 10, 2026FSNotes is a feature-rich, open-source notes manager for macOS and iOS, offering plain text support, markdown, and cross-platform sync. It's ideal for users seeking a lightweight, customizable alternative to proprietary note-taking apps.
FSNotes manages plain text and markdown notes, supporting tagging, search, and cross-platform synchronization.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development, evidenced by regular commits and a responsive issue tracker.
Community: FSNotes has a positive presence on Hacker News and Reddit, with users praising its functionality and open-source nature. Discussions highlight its effectiveness as a successor to NValt.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for macOS and iOS
- + Open-source with a strong community
- + Rich feature set including markdown and tagging
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update functionality
- - Primarily appeals to a niche audience of technical users
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