Tolaria
Organize notes as Markdown files with native relationships, Git integration, and direct AI model support. Free forever, no account required.
Tolaria is an open-source alternative to:
Tolaria is a knowledge management tool designed for the AI era, offering a second brain experience for organizing and interacting with your notes.
Key Features
- Markdown-based notes: Store notes as plain Markdown files with YAML frontmatter for structure and portability.
- Native relationships: Wikilinks and rich relationships between notes for intuitive knowledge navigation.
- Built-in Git client: Full Git integration for version control, commit history, and cross-device sync.
- Block-based editor: Notion-like editing experience with slash commands, media previews, and table navigation.
- Direct AI integration: Use local agents (Claude Code, Codex, etc.) or API model providers for chat over note context.
- Self-hosted & open source: Runs locally with no proprietary formats or databases, ensuring full data ownership.
- No account required: Free forever with no mandatory sign-up.
Tech / Self-Hosting
Tolaria is a self-hosted desktop application built with Electron. It stores all data as plain Markdown files on disk, making it compatible with any editor or version control system. The app includes a built-in Git client for seamless synchronization across devices. No cloud dependency or proprietary formats are used, ensuring complete data portability and privacy.