open-knowledge
About open-knowledge
OpenKnowledge is a markdown editor designed for creating and managing knowledge bases, LLM wikis, specifications, and notes. It integrates with AI tools like Claude and Codex, offering a private and local editing experience.
The software provides both a macOS application and a web interface, supporting features like file navigation, search, and collaborative editing. It can be used with existing markdown files or new projects, including templates for LLM wikis.
Key features
- WYSIWYG markdown editing similar to Google Docs or Notion
- Available as a macOS app and web UI with file navigation and search
- AI-editing integration with Claude, Codex, and Cursor desktop apps
- MCP, skills, and agentic search for LLM Wikis and knowledge graphs
- Team sharing and auto-sync using git/GitHub
- Embeddable HTML and rich components for engineering specs
- Built-in TUI for terminal users
Download v0.30.0
Jul 14, 2026Frequently asked questions
- Is open-knowledge free?
- Yes. open-knowledge is free and open-source software, distributed under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does open-knowledge support?
- open-knowledge provides downloads for macOS.
- What is the latest version of open-knowledge?
- The latest version is v0.30.0, released on Jul 13, 2026.
- How do I install OpenKnowledge?
- For macOS, download the DMG file and drag the app to Applications. For Linux, Windows, or Intel Mac, install via npm with Node.js 24+ and run the CLI commands to start the web editor.
- What platforms are supported?
- OpenKnowledge offers a native macOS app and a web-based interface that can be used on Linux, Windows, and Intel Mac via a CLI.
- What is the license for OpenKnowledge?
- OpenKnowledge is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later (GPL-3.0-or-later).
- Can OpenKnowledge be used with existing markdown files?
- Yes, it can open any folder containing markdown or MDX files, including existing codebases, wikis, or Obsidian vaults.
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