kb
About kb
kb is a minimalist command line knowledge base manager designed for organizing and accessing text-based notes efficiently. It caters to software developers, penetration testers, students, and anyone needing structured note management. The tool supports both text and non-text files like images and PDFs.
kb helps users collect, filter, and search through notes, guides, and cheatsheets with metadata filtering. It includes features like syntax highlighting, regex-based searching, and knowledge base import/export capabilities. The project originated from the need for quick access to organized notes in fields like penetration testing.
Key features
- Collect and organize notes, guides, and cheatsheets into a knowledge base
- Filter items by metadata such as title, category, or tags
- View items with optional syntax highlighting
- Search through the knowledge base using regex
- Import and export entire knowledge bases
- Manage templates for artifact formatting
- Integrate with tools like rofi for quick access
- Synchronize with remote git repositories (experimental)
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View all 8 versionsFrequently asked questions
- Is kb free?
- Yes. kb is free and open-source software, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
- What is the latest version of kb?
- The latest version is v0.1.8, released on Jun 21, 2025.
- How do I install kb?
- kb can be installed via pip with 'pip install -U kb-manager'. It is also available through AUR for Arch Linux, pkgsrc for NetBSD, and homebrew. Windows users should avoid using notepad as an editor.
- What platforms does kb support?
- kb supports Linux, MacOS, and Windows (with some limitations). It requires Python 3.6 or higher.
- Can kb handle non-text files?
- Yes, kb supports non-text files such as images, PDFs, and videos alongside text-based notes.
- How do I upgrade kb?
- Upgrade kb by running 'pip install -U kb-manager' or through the respective package manager used for installation.
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