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NexaNote

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Android distribution
Android builds are distributed as an APK through GitHub Releases, and the repository says there is no Play Store listing.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
Backend
The self-hosted Python FastAPI backend stores data as plain files on the user's server or NAS and provides a REST API.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
Current limitations
The project is under active development; sync reliability is still improving and the maker advises keeping backups before relying on it for critical notes.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
Deployment
The project provides a multi-architecture Docker image for amd64 and arm64.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
Diagnostics
The app provides sync logs, a dry-run option, and a copyable diagnostic summary with credentials redacted.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
Handwriting
The app supports handwritten notes with a pen, highlighter, eraser, and pressure sensitivity; mouse input also works.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
Integrations
Obsidian,WebDAVgithub.com · read 21 Sep 2026
Intended users
The maker describes NexaNote as suited to people who want data ownership, offline-first use, WebDAV synchronization, and typed and handwritten notes across devices.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
License
NexaNote is licensed under MPL-2.0, which the repository describes as allowing commercial use while requiring modifications to remain open source.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
Offline access
Yesgithub.com · read 21 Sep 2026
Offline use
NexaNote can be used without a backend, saving notes on-device in a local SQLite database.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
Privacy
The maker says notes do not touch a third-party cloud and are stored on hardware controlled by the user.github.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Purpose
NexaNote is a privacy-focused, self-hosted note-taking app for people who want to store notes on hardware they control.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
Security and privacy
The README says notes do not touch a third-party cloud and that users own the storage, sync server, and data.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
Support
The maker says the best way to get in touch is to open an issue on one of their repositories.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
Sync
WebDAV sync lets users sync notes between devices through their own WebDAV server.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026
Typed notes
Typed notes are saved as plain Markdown files that can be opened in Obsidian or another text editor.github.com · read 13 Oct 2026

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