Logseq

A privacy-first, open-source knowledge base

4.9•65 reviews•

484 followers

A privacy-first, open-source knowledge base

4.9•65 reviews•

484 followers

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Knowledge base software

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Logseq is a joyful, open-source outliner that works on top of local plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files. Use it to write, organize and share your thoughts, keep your to-do list, and build your own digital garden.

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Launch tags:Productivity•Task Management

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Logseq is now my go-to pkm/outliner/note-taking/task management app. It's a great mix between ease-of-use, powerful features and customization in a streamlined package with great privacy features (the desktop app can be used offline with local files only). Offers all the required features of a modern outliner and more (bi-directionnal linking, powerful aliases, link labels, queries, full text search, block references, block embeds, wikilinks, page embeds/transclusion, properties/values, custom css, graph view, local files support...). Logseq is already packed with useful features, but the devs are expanding it more day after day... I also like that each new addition comes with a great twist on existing implementations (eg: recently they added a popover preview on hover like other apps, but logseq's hover preview is also editable): they are not mindlessly cloning features (it's wrong to see it as a RR clone, they share common features but Logseq has been following its own path for a while, bringing new features and workflows to the table), they try to empower users and put thought into how each feature can be used and expanded on. TLDR : Great app, great devs (super fast and dedicated), open and helpful user community. I've tried a lot of wiki/pkm/note-taking/outliners programs in the past and Logseq is my favorite program by a large margin.

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5yr ago

Logseq

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@_phi We're so lucky to have you in the community, thank you very much for all the magic CSS modules!

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5yr ago

Many many thinks for your developing the great tool! Logseq is the most confortable tool for writing I've ever tried for reasons: 1. **block instead of article**: I dont' have to think about writing an article anymore. I just write down whatever I think is meaningful. 2. **native support of tags**: the most light-weight way to organize blocks(ideas) 3. **show block after writing**: this feature overcame the inconvenience of traditional markdown based writing and shortened the cycle "write-view-modify". 4. **block based link/embed": the killing feature!!!! 5. **block make re-org of notes much easier**: just drag and put bock to re-org the notes The features I hope Logseq to have: 1. **more powerful export API**: Logseq decouples writing from publishing. But we still need to publish content in some cases. And the publishing should be automatic. I personally prefer publishing through tools "blogdown" and "bookdown" which are tools developed in R and using Markdown as basic intermediate format with Latex support. I'm using some Python scripts to convert the .md by Logseq to Rmd files used by "blogdown" and "bookdown". 2. **improved Excalidraw support**: for example: a pure view mode when not editing the draw block; automatically converting to a SVG file and updating link when exporting. 3. **native support of diagram.net**: diagram.net (draw.io) is a better tool over Excalidraw in many cases. 4 **option to embed block content, not the block structure**: currently when a block is embedded, the embedded block structure shows as content of the embedding block. This is not natural in some cases because the content is just needed to be in both places. Here are just my personal suggestions: 1. Logseq is quite a different note-taking tool. I prefer calling it "content-organzing" tool. I think markdown format is not quite suitable as Logseq file format. Logseq is about "content+structure", Markdown is about "content+format". For long-term, markdown format will limit the development of Logseq. Markdown is a good export format because many tools are support it and Markdown can be converted into many different final publish format. But the purpose of Markdown format is not the same as Logseq's. 2. I don't like to think about the format when writing in Loqseq. For example, I prefer not writing heading with "#" because Logseq knows this is the first-level heading. When it's exported, may Logseq add the "#" automatically? Just for your reference! Thanks again for your great job!!

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4yr ago

Logseq

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Hey Product Hunt! 👋 I started Logseq as a side project in February of last year. I've been using Org-mode (which is similar to Markdown but has more features) to manage my ideas, tasks, and notes. It's incredible, but I need to access my notes on mobile, and I want to build a graph on top of the growing notes to make it easier to ask and answer some questions and see the connections between different topics. It's pure luck that many users came to try Logseq and contributed to our community, coding, videos, documentation, and give us valuable feedback every day. Our long-term vision is to build a privacy-first platform/community for knowledge management and collaboration. For the personal knowledge base, we believe: 1. Your data is yours, forever. 2. Interoperability with other tools, no lock-in, no proprietary formats We choose plain-text Markdown/Org and standard syntaxes for data longevity and better collaboration with the existing ecosystem. 3. The ultimate fun is to change the code and do some nasty tweaks. That's why we open-sourced Logseq, and we'll release the new plugins API soon. Don't forget to download our desktop app, we have an M1 build too 🎉 Logseq has been inspired by Org-mode, Roam Research, TiddlyWiki, and Workflowy. Learn more about Logseq's features: https://logseq.com We also have an active discord group, feel free to join us to discuss and build the future community for knowledge collaboration. https://discord.gg/KpN4eHY Thank you PH community! Tienson

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5yr ago

There is no doubt that this is a great note-taking software. I used to use Notion Pro, Obsidian before, but since I learned about Logseq, I have been deeply attracted by this excellent concept of products. At present, I have been using Logseq as the main note-taking app for three months. The recent canary version has fixed a lot of previous Bugs. It is lucky for me to see the birth of an interesting product.

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5yr ago

Logseq

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@hue__liu Thanks! We will always keep working to make logseq better!

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5yr ago

It's an amazing product. Lightning fast development, FOSS-philosophy, local- & privacyfirst while providing an amazing range of features (even before the plugin-system is released) - I couldn't imagine anything better after those few months in which logseq exists...

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5yr ago

Logseq

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@lekj_buki Thanks for the kind words, lekj!

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5yr ago

Prior to Logseq I was a heavy org-mode user for both personal and work. My job involves supporting around 60k enterprise servers, I handle things ranging from automation, defects, as well as continual improvements in services, and much more. LS has helped me manage that workload and maintain my sanity :) The beauty of it, is it can be as simple as you like, or complex to fit your needs. Thank you LS team!!

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5yr ago

Logseq

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@nmartin84 Wow, 60k servers! Glad that Logseq can be helpful for you, thank you for the kind words!

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5yr ago

This will be a fun rabbit trail. Heavy orgmode infosec user here (CISSP, etc..etc) - Love local first with the tools I use for very sensitive info. (so i cant use workflowy, roam, notion, etc) This fits the bill but gives me the outliner my brain needs (zoom in to remove distractions) and simple to start, but can get very deep in the tools. Keep up the good work, going to send some cash your way :)

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5yr ago

Logseq

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@ron_ropp Thank you for the support!

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5yr ago

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Reviewers largely praise Logseq as a fast, flexible way to capture notes, tasks, and research without worrying about rigid folders. The daily journal, outliner style, backlinks, queries, and PDF annotation come up repeatedly as features that make ideas easier to connect and retrieve. Users also like keeping notes in Markdown and syncing them with tools like Git, iCloud, or Dropbox. The tradeoff is polish: several reviewers mention a learning curve, uneven UI, lag, weak sync, and rough mobile support, especially on Android and iOS.

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