# Blinko

> AI powered self hosted note taking for capturing fleeting thoughts

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/blinko
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/blinko.json
- Website: https://github.com/blinkospace/blinko
- Category: Notetaking
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-05-07T17:44:51+00:00
- Catalog revision: `2115260969`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/blinkospace/blinko
- Stars: 11155
- Forks: 792
- Open issues: 425
- License: GPL-3.0
- Last push: 2026-08-27T05:11:11+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-03T20:57:15+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Self-Hosted, AI, Markdown, Privacy, Notetaking
Tech stacks: docker, javascript, nodejs, postgresql, react, typescript

## Features
- Uses AI powered RAG to enable fast note retrieval through natural language queries. *(highlighted)*
- Ensures complete data ownership via a secure self hosted environment. *(highlighted)*
- Includes full Markdown support for efficient formatting and cross platform access. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Blinko is an open source, self hosted personal AI note tool designed for capturing thoughts. It utilizes AI powered RAG for natural language search, supports full Markdown formatting, and ensures complete data privacy and ownership.

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Source: [FOSSHunter — Blinko](https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/blinko) — cite `synced_at` and the catalog revision when quoting metrics.
Interpretation rules: https://www.fosshunter.com/llms-full.txt