In the digital age, efficient note-taking tools have become an essential part of knowledge management. Recently, a cross-platform AI note-taking software called NoteGen has quickly gained popularity. It supports five major platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, and provides free multi-device data synchronization. With native Markdown format and powerful integration with third-party large models, it redefines the note-taking experience.
Full platform support, free synchronization for seamless connectivity
NoteGen stands out with its strong cross-platform compatibility, supporting Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, ensuring users can seamlessly switch and edit notes on any device. More excitingly, NoteGen offers permanent free multi-device data synchronization, supporting real-time synchronization through GitHub, Gitee private repositories, or WebDAV, without additional subscription fees. Whether used offline locally or collaboratively in the cloud, NoteGen can meet diverse usage scenarios, allowing users to manage their knowledge base anytime and anywhere.
Native Markdown, a simple and efficient note-taking experience
NoteGen uses native Markdown (.md) format as the storage standard, with no proprietary modifications, ensuring high portability of note content. Users can easily migrate notes to other Markdown-supporting applications without worrying about format compatibility issues. The built-in Markdown editor of NoteGen offers a WYSIWYG editing experience and is compatible with advanced formats such as list outlines, mathematical formulas, charts, flowcharts, and Gantt charts, providing strong support for technical documents, academic notes, and creative writing.
AI empowerment: Third-party large models and RAG engine
The biggest highlight of NoteGen lies in its deeply integrated AI features. Users can easily connect to mainstream third-party large models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Ollama, and even support custom models, greatly improving the efficiency of note organization and creation. More notably, NoteGen includes an internal RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) engine that transforms user notes into personalized knowledge bases. Whether quickly retrieving existing note content or using AI to generate structured documents, NoteGen helps users convert fragmented information into systematic knowledge.
Innovative design: Dual-track mode for recording and writing
Differing from traditional note-taking software, NoteGen divides recording and writing into two functional modules. The recording page supports quick capture of ideas, including text, screenshots, links, and files, meeting the needs of fragmented recording; the writing page helps users organize scattered content into structured notes through AI assistance and version control functions. This dual-track design significantly improves the efficiency of moving from idea capture to deep creation, especially suitable for students, researchers, and content creators.
Industry impact: Reshaping the future of knowledge management
The release of NoteGen marks the deep integration of AI and note-taking tools. Through a lightweight installation package (about 20MB), an ad-free clean experience, and support for third-party models and RAG technology, NoteGen not only meets the diverse needs of individual users but also provides new possibilities for team collaboration and knowledge management. AIbase believes that NoteGen's open-source nature and high degree of customization will drive note-taking software to shift from simple recording tools to intelligent knowledge engines, injecting new energy into fields such as academic research, technology development, and content creation.
Project address: https://github.com/codexu/note-gen
