Laverna

laverna is a javascript note taking application with markdown editor and encryption support. consider it like open source alternative to evernote.

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laverna is a javascript notetaking web application with a markdown editor and encryption support. it's built to be an open source alternative to evernote.

the application stores all your notes in your browser databases such as indexeddb or localstorage, which is good for security reasons, because only you have access to them.

features markdown editor based on pagedown manage your notes, even when you're offline secure clientside encryption synchronizes with cloud storage services (currently only with dropbox and remotestorage) three editing modes: distraction free, preview, and normal mode wysiwyg control buttons mathjax support syntax highlighting no registration required web based keybindings

toolson the frontend this project uses javascript and the marionette js framework while node.js, bower, and gulp.js are used on the backend. the test runner used is karma however, contributors are free to utilize whatever testing tools they desire.

Links to official Laverna sites

GitHub
Official Website

Features

Works Offline Cloud sync MarkDown support Sync between devices Support for Keyboard Shortcuts AES encryption Dropbox integration Dropbox syncing Encrypted Notes Support for LaTeX No registration required Protected by Password Syntax Highlighting Tags Feature

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