Driftleaf
A private notes app for your desktop. Your branch stays on your computer — encrypted, organized, and yours. No accounts, no cloud sync, just you and your thoughts.
Free & open source · AGPL-3.0 · Linux, macOS, Windows
No accounts, no cloud lock-in, no telemetry. Just a folder on your computer.
Every note is encrypted on disk with scrypt + AES-256-GCM. Driftleaf developers never see your data — there's nowhere for it to leak from.
No accounts to create, no cloud lock-in. Your branch is just a folder on your computer — copy it, move it, back it up however you like.
Everything runs locally. No waiting on the cloud, no sync conflicts — search and navigation feel instant.
Full markdown support with a live preview, so you can format as you write without leaving the keyboard.
Type [[Note title]] to link notes, see backlinks above the editor, and open Graph to explore how everything connects.
Import CSV/JSON or build tables from scratch, with Table, Board, and Calendar views, filters, and Notion-style formulas.
Arrange note cards and database views spatially — one encrypted, freeform workspace per branch.
Tab through everything, search instantly with Ctrl+K, and get full screen-reader support with clear focus indicators.
Run local JavaScript extensions in isolated windows with network access disabled by default. Code and grants stay in your encrypted branch.
Canvas for spatial thinking, Extensions for everything else.
Most notes apps ask you to trust a company with everything you write — their servers, their uptime, their incentives. Driftleaf doesn't ask, because there's nothing to send. Your branch is a folder, your key is your passphrase, and if AetherAssembly disappeared tomorrow, your notes would still open exactly the same way.
Free, open source, and built for Linux, macOS, and Windows.