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Oxinot
What it is
Oxinot is an open-source Markdown note-taking app that organizes content as an outline on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Built with Tauri, React, and TypeScript, it uses a block editor with nested blocks, Markdown formatting, keyboard shortcuts, and block selection or rearrangement. The app works directly with Markdown files and shows folders, files, and folder notes in its outline view. Search covers pages and blocks across a workspace, while graph view displays page connections. Notes remain as plain Markdown files on the computer; SQLite is used for indexing and search. Oxinot is local-first and works offline, with no built-in cloud synchronization. Users can manually sync through Git or cloud storage. The file tree displays Markdown files only, and only one workspace can be selected at a time. Block references and backlinks are not implemented, and mobile is unavailable. The project is licensed under GNU GPL version 3, allowing commercial use while requiring distributed modifications to remain under GPLv3 with source access. Bug reports and feature requests go to GitHub Issues, with discussion in GitHub Discussions. The latest listed release is v0.29.2.
For and against
For
- Works offline on three desktop platforms
- Stores notes as plain Markdown files
- Provides nested blocks and graph view
- Supports manual Git or cloud syncing
- Licensed under GNU GPLv3
Against
- No built-in cloud sync
- Mobile is not available
- Only one workspace at a time
- Backlinks and block references are unimplemented
The verdict
Oxinot offers a focused, local-first workspace for Markdown notes, with outline navigation, search, and graph connections. Its lack of mobile, built-in sync, and backlinks defines the current boundaries.
Who it suits
Oxinot suits writers, thinkers, and organized minds who want local Markdown notes with offline access. It is also aimed at users comfortable with manual syncing and open-source software.
On the record
- Audience
- The repository describes the project as made for writers, thinkers, and organized minds.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The GitHub Releases page lists Oxinot v0.29.2 as its latest release and says it has six assets.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Its block editor supports nested blocks, Markdown formatting, keyboard shortcuts, and block selection and rearrangement.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- File organization
- Oxinot works directly with Markdown files and displays folders, files, and folder notes in its outline view.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The README mentions optional manual syncing with Git or cloud storage and lists no other integrations.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- License
- Oxinot is licensed under GNU GPL version 3, which permits commercial use and requires distributed modifications to remain under GPLv3 with source access.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Limitations
- The file tree shows only Markdown files, only one workspace can be selected at a time, and block references and backlinks are not yet implemented.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Limits
- The README says only Markdown files appear in the file tree, only one workspace can be selected at a time, and mobile is not yet available.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Local storage
- Files are stored as plain Markdown on the user's computer, with SQLite used for indexing and search.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The README describes Oxinot as local-first and privacy-focused, with no cloud sync required.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- Oxinot is a minimalist, outline-based Markdown note-taking app built with Tauri, React, and TypeScript.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Search and graph
- The app can search pages and blocks across a workspace and display page connections in a graph view.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users to GitHub Issues for bug reports and feature requests and GitHub Discussions for discussion.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Sync
- Oxinot has no built-in cloud sync; the README says users can sync manually with Git or cloud storage.github.com · read 9 Oct 2026
