# ZenNotes

> Keyboard-first Markdown notes with Vim motions and MCP support.

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/zennotes
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/zennotes.json
- Website: https://github.com/ZenNotes/zennotes
- Category: Notetaking
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-06-01T05:38:56+00:00
- Catalog revision: `210222524`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/ZenNotes/zennotes
- Stars: 2579
- Forks: 154
- Open issues: 98
- License: MIT
- Last push: 2026-11-02T18:55:11+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-03T17:43:40+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: MCP Server, Markdown, Note Taking, Local First, Markdown Editor, Notetaking, Notes
Tech stacks: docker, Electron, go, golang, javascript, nodejs, typescript

## Features
- Supports first-class Vim motions and keyboard-first navigation. *(highlighted)*
- Keeps all notes as plain Markdown files without a hidden database. *(highlighted)*
- Includes an MCP server for integration with compatible AI tools. *(highlighted)*

## Description

ZenNotes is a keyboard-first Markdown editor with Vim motions and MCP integration. It stores files locally as plain text, offering split previews, task management, and diagrams without a database for maximum privacy and speed.

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