AGPL-3.0

Logseq

Outliner-based knowledge graph on local files

An open-source outliner and knowledge management tool built on local Markdown and Org-mode files.

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In depth

What it is

Logseq is an open-source outliner and knowledge management tool built on local Markdown and Org-mode files.

Key features

  • Outliner - Outliner-first note model with blocks.
  • Local-first - Local files as the primary storage model.
  • Links - Backlinks and graph-style navigation.
  • Plugins - Plugin ecosystem and custom workflows.

Strengths

  • Outliner - Outliner-first note model with blocks.
  • Local-first - Local files as the primary storage model.
  • Links - Backlinks and graph-style navigation.

Trade-offs

  • Performance - Large graphs can impact responsiveness depending on device.
  • Sync - Multi-device sync depends on chosen backend and workflow.
  • Structure - Block model differs from page-first documentation systems.

Pricing

Open-source software. Direct license cost is zero; costs are typically infrastructure, operations, and optional paid support or hosting.

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