Many Notes

Markdown note-taking web application designed for simplicity.

GitHub stars
1,096
License
MIT
Latest release
v0.18.0
1 September 2026
Last commit
1 September 2026
Runs on
Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

146 commits

How to self-host Many Notes

Many Notes runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Many Notes free?

Yes. Many Notes is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Many Notes?

Yes. Many Notes runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is Many Notes still maintained?

The last change to Many Notes's code was on 1 September 2026, with 146 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Note-taking & Editors

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