With increasing attention to information security, many people are concerned about privacy issues with online AI note-taking tools, especially when frequent subscription fees are required. To solve this problem, an independent developer has launched WitNote - a fully offline AI note-taking tool that allows users to use large language models locally to process note content without worrying about data leaks or monthly fees.
WitNote supports Windows and macOS platforms. Users can simply download and run the tool on their own computers to enjoy the convenience of an AI assistant. When first using it, users can choose to download a relatively small QWen2.50.5B model, which only requires 290MB of space to run. Other options include external Ollama models and traditional web-based large models such as OpenAI, which require custom API keys for use.
The core features of WitNote are powerful. Users can use it for text polishing, summarizing, and continuing writing, with all data remaining on the local machine to ensure privacy and security. In addition, WitNote responds quickly to user requests, eliminating the inconvenience caused by network latency, and supports a WYSIWYG editing experience with Markdown format.
More surprisingly, WitNote can directly link to Obsidian's .md files, allowing all users' Markdown files to be imported with one click, making note management much easier. Users can enjoy interacting with the AI assistant and fully utilize the value of their notes.
The developer stated that although WitNote still has some shortcomings at present, he will continue to improve and listen to user feedback and suggestions. To help more users install smoothly, the developer even paid for Apple's Developer Program fee, striving to leave no regrets in the user experience.
For users who want to maintain privacy while enjoying an efficient note-taking experience, WitNote is undoubtedly a tool worth trying.
