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OpenVLT
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Self-hosted open-source
Free
Run on your own hardware · Docker, CLI, or manual setup
Read 8 Oct 2026 · openvlt.com
On the record
- AI integrations
- Users can connect ChatGPT or Claude subscriptions, or provide API keys for OpenAI, Anthropic, and OpenRouter.openvlt.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- Authentication supports bcrypt-hashed passwords, optional WebAuthn biometric login, and a 24-word recovery key.openvlt.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Canvas
- Canvas notes support pressure-sensitive handwriting, shape recognition, configurable page sizes, and background patterns.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Data storage
- Markdown files are the source of truth, while SQLite stores metadata, search indexes, and sync state rather than note content.openvlt.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Editor
- The Markdown editor includes wiki-links, foldable headings, slash commands, and more than 20 extensions.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Locked notes use AES-256-GCM with a key derived from the lock password using PBKDF2; the key stays in the browser.openvlt.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Install platforms
- The quick install guide supports macOS and Linux, and the product also documents Docker deployment for servers.openvlt.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The GitHub repository identifies the project as licensed under AGPL-3.0.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Note organization
- Custom note properties can be shown in table or kanban views and are stored in YAML frontmatter.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- OpenVLT is a self-hosted notes app that stores notes as plain Markdown files on your server.openvlt.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The documentation directs users to email support or open an issue on GitHub.openvlt.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sync and backup
- OpenVLT supports peer-to-peer sync between instances and Google Drive backups.github.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sync limitation
- Sync is document-level and asynchronous, and simultaneous edits can produce a conflict file for the user to review.openvlt.com · read 8 Oct 2026
