jrnl
Collect your thoughts and notes without leaving the command line.
Why it is included
Collect your thoughts and notes without leaving the command line.
Best for
Users exploring vetted FOSS alternatives in this space (note taking).
Strengths
- ~7,194 GitHub stars (per upstream list)
- Open source
Limitations
- Verify license, platform support, and security posture for your environment.
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