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Anchor

Offline-first, self-hostable note app supporting rich text formatting, tag-based organization, customizable backgrounds, pinning, search, archiving, admin management, trash recovery, mobile and web access, sync, privacy safeguards, and dark or light themes.

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Platforms

  • Android
  • Android Tablet
  • Self-Hosted
  • Docker
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Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Local-First
  3.  Customizable

Features

  1.  Full-Text Search
  2.  No Tracking
  3.  Dark Mode
  4.  Ad-free
  5.  Works Offline
  6.  File Tagging
  7.  Cloud Sync
  8.  Tag based
  9.  Rich Text Editor
  10.  Integrated Search

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  •  1,338 Stars
  •  56 Forks
  •  61 Open Issues
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What is Anchor?

An offline first, self-hostable note-taking application.

Anchor focuses on speed, privacy, simplicity, and reliability across mobile and web. Notes are stored locally, editable offline, and synced across devices when online.

Features:

  • Rich Text Editor - Create and edit notes with powerful formatting (bold, italic, underline, headings, lists, checkboxes)
  • Tags System - Organize notes with custom tags and colors
  • Note Backgrounds - Customize notes with solid colors and patterns
  • Pin Notes - Pin important notes for quick access
  • Archive Notes - Archive notes for later reference
  • Search - Search notes locally by title or content
  • Trash - Soft delete notes with recovery period
  • Offline-First - All edits work offline with local storage
  • Automatic Sync - Sync changes across devices when online
  • Dark Mode - Beautiful dark and light themes
  • Admin Panel - User management, registration control, and system statistics