Files.md is an open-source, local-first markdown note-taking app built as a PWA that runs entirely in the browser with no installation required. It supports offline use, sync via a single binary server or cloud drives (iCloud/Dropbox/Google Drive), and a Telegram chatbot for quick capture. The project emphasizes simplicity — no build systems, portable HTML, minimal dependencies — and has been in development for 5 years. Beyond the tool itself, the README includes a philosophy on knowledge management: arguing against over-engineered 'second brain' systems and advocating for using your actual brain to think through notes rather than deferring to complex templates or AI workflows. Utility scripts written in Go handle tasks like wikilink conversion, backlink insertion, and journal timestamp shifting.
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Another note taking app?How to useDump your thoughtsSave things in the chatbotHow to grow your knowledge baseSecond Brain?Notes can prevent experienceSelf-help through reading and taking notes? 🧘When to take notesFiles structureHotkeysUseful scripts for your filesDocumentationRepository structureHow to contributeBackend guidelinesFrontend guidelinesGlossaryPerformanceADRs (Architecture Decision Records)Sort: