SiYuan

siyuan · v3.6.5 • auto-updates

8.0

Local-first personal knowledge management system

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brew install --cask siyuan

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Trust Score 9/10

✓ Open source (AGPL-3.0) +3

✓ Active development +2

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v3.6.5

9d ago3.6.0→3.6.5

Review

Mar 10, 2026

SiYuan is a local-first, privacy-focused personal knowledge management system that allows users to organize and collaborate on content in real time. It supports Markdown and offers a block-based editor for flexible content creation. Ideal for writers, researchers, and anyone seeking a decentralized, self-hosted solution for note-taking and knowledge management.

SiYuan enables users to create, organize, and collaborate on personal notes and documents locally with Markdown support and real-time updates.

Maturity: The project is mature with a strong community following, evidenced by over 41,770 GitHub stars, though it has 350 open issues indicating active development and ongoing improvements.

Community: SiYuan has garnered significant attention on Hacker News, with multiple high-profile mentions and discussions highlighting its privacy-first approach and features. The community sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with users praising its functionality and open-source nature.

Pros

+ Local-first operation ensures privacy and data control.
+ Markdown support for seamless content creation and formatting.
+ Block-based editor offers flexibility in organizing and linking content.

Cons

- A large number of open GitHub issues may indicate areas needing refinement.
- While open-source, the AGPL-3.0 license could be a consideration for some users.