tolaria
SHA-256A desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux to manage markdown knowledge bases with a files-first, Git-first, offline-first approach, offering zero lock-in and AI integration support.
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v2026-05-21 · 89.7 MB
A desktop app that treats notes as plain files and your vault as a Git repo—offline, portable, and AI-ready.
Core Features
- Files-first: Notes are plain Markdown files, portable and editable in any editor
- Git-first: Every vault is a Git repo with full version history and any remote
- Offline-first, zero lock-in: No accounts, subscriptions, or cloud dependency
- AI integration: Supports Claude Code, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI for agent-based workflows
- Keyboard-first: Designed for power users with extensive keyboard shortcuts
What It Can't Do
- •Tolaria only supports Markdown files; no rich text or WYSIWYG editing is available (use an external Markdown editor if needed). AI integration requires additional setup (environment variables or CLI tools). Git remote sync (e.g., GitHub, GitLab) must be managed by the user; Tolaria does not provide built-in cloud sync.
Use Cases
- Personal second brain / knowledge management (manage thousands of notes, journals)
- Team documentation hub as context for AI tools
- AI agent memory: store long-term procedures and context for assistants
Tolaria is an open-source desktop application designed to manage markdown knowledge bases. It prioritizes plain files, Git versioning, and offline usage, ensuring your data remains portable and under your control. Unlike traditional note-taking apps like Obsidian or Notion, Tolaria enforces no proprietary formats or cloud dependencies; notes are standard markdown with YAML frontmatter, and every vault is a Git repository. The app is keyboard-first and AI-friendly, supporting integration with Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI. Built by an active user with a personal vault of 10,000+ notes, Tolaria focuses on real-world use cases such as second brain management, company documentation for AI context, and procedural memory storage. It runs on all major desktop platforms and is licensed under AGPL-3.0.
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Double-click to run the installer and follow the setup wizard
On first launch, choose to clone the getting-started vault or create an empty one to start
- Download the latest installer from GitHub Releases for your OS (macOS .dmg, Windows .exe, or Linux .deb/.AppImage)
- Double-click to run the installer and follow the setup wizard
- On first launch, choose to clone the getting-started vault or create an empty one to start
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macOS: Drag Tolaria.app from Applications to Trash; Windows: Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features, find Tolaria and uninstall; Linux: Use your package manager (e.g., sudo apt remove tolaria) or delete the installation folder.
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