Self-host owlistic
v0.2.0Open-source real-time notetaking and todo app
- Stars
- 431
- CPU
- Dual-core CPU with a clock speed of 2.0 GHz or higher
- RAM
- 4 GB of RAM
- Storage
- At least 500 MB of free disk space
- Ports
- 8080 (backend API server), 80 (frontend web app)
- Requires
- NATS, PostgreSQL
ghcr.io/owlistic-notes/owlistic
What is owlistic?
Owlistic is a self-hosted notetaking and todo application built with Flutter (frontend) and Go (backend). It provides a WYSIWYG rich text editor for creating formatted notes, organizes notes into notebooks with a tree structure, supports inline todo items within notes, and synchronizes changes in real time across devices using NATS. The app includes JWT-based authentication with role-based access control, a trash bin for deleted items, dark and light themes, and markdown import. It can be deployed via Docker Compose (recommended), Docker, Kubernetes with Helm charts, or as a standalone binary. The backend requires PostgreSQL for data storage and NATS for real-time messaging. The project is licensed under GPL-3.0 and is under active development with pre-1.0 releases.
Should you self-host owlistic?
owlistic scores 44/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #56 of 81 in Notes & Editors. It has 431 GitHub stars.
There was no stable release in the past 12 months, so check the repository's recent activity before you rely on it.
Setup is moderate: expect some configuration beyond a single command. An official Docker image is available. It is GPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in Dart.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is Memos (86/100, 64 141 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See owlistic vs Memos side by side.
Features
- Dark/light mode
- Inline todo items
- Markdown import
- Notebooks and notes tree
- Progressive Web App (PWA)
- Real-time sync
- Rich text (WYSIWYG) editor
- Role-based Access Control
- Trash bin
owlistic README
FAQ
How do I report a bug?
Open an issue on the GitHub repository with as much detail as possible.
Where can I find help if I encounter issues?
Check the Troubleshooting section for common problems and solutions, or reach out to the community through GitHub discussions.
How can I contribute to the project?
Contributions are welcome. Read the Contributing guidelines for information on how to get involved.
What is this Owlistic?
Owlistic is a self-hosted solution designed to help users manage their notes and tasks efficiently with features like WYSIWYG editor, inline todo items, and synchronization across devices.
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