# Laverna

> Secure open source markdown note taking app for privacy

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/laverna
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/laverna.json
- Website: https://github.com/Laverna/laverna
- Category: Notetaking
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-10T05:54:44+00:00
- Catalog revision: `2626384002`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/Laverna/laverna
- Stars: 9160
- Forks: 785
- Open issues: 447
- License: MPL-2.0
- Last push: 2021-05-30T22:18:41+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-05T01:10:00+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Encryption, Markdown, Note Taking, Markdown Editor
Tech stacks: CSS, javascript, nodejs

## Features
- Offers secure client-side encryption to protect data within browser databases. *(highlighted)*
- Features a versatile Markdown editor with support for live preview and MathJax. *(highlighted)*
- Synchronizes notes across devices using Dropbox or RemoteStorage services. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Laverna is a privacy-focused JavaScript note-taking application featuring a Markdown editor and client-side encryption. It serves as an open-source alternative to Evernote, keeping data in local databases or synced cloud storage.

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