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octarine · v0.41.3
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Markdown-based note-taking app
brew install --cask octarine 75
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.41.3today0.41.2→0.41.3
1d ago0.41.1→0.41.2
4d ago0.41.0→0.41.1
6d ago0.40.3→0.41.0
9d ago0.38.0→0.40.3
Review
Mar 10, 2026Octarine is a private, lightweight Markdown note-taking app designed for simplicity and security. It offers a fast and minimalistic experience, ideal for users seeking a straightforward note-taking solution with privacy in mind.
Octarine is a Markdown-based note-taking application that emphasizes privacy and simplicity.
Maturity: The project shows active development with a recent commit, but it has 46 open issues, indicating some ongoing development and potential instability.
Community: There is moderate discussion on Hacker News, primarily from a Show HN post, though some mentions pertain to unrelated products. Reddit has no mentions, indicating limited community engagement.
Pros
- + Supports Markdown for structured note-taking
- + Emphasizes privacy and security
- + Lightweight and fast performance
Cons
- - Several open issues, including bugs related to blank screens and SSH sync
- - No auto-update feature
Community Mentions
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