FreeBrain
Minimalist markdown note-taking for rapid brain dumping
A distraction-free desktop application built with Electron and Vue 3. Capture your thoughts instantly with full-text search, tags, and local storage.
Currently available for Linux only
Built for Speed & Simplicity
Everything you need for rapid knowledge capture, nothing you don't.
CodeMirror 6 Editor
Distraction-free markdown editing with syntax highlighting for multiple languages
Full-Text Search
Find your notes instantly with powerful full-text search across all content
Tag-Based Organization
Organize notes with flexible tagging system for easy categorization
Local Storage
Notes stored as individual JSON files with cloud folder support for easy backup
PDF Export
Export your notes to PDF format for sharing and archival
Rapid Brain Dumping
Designed for quick knowledge capture without workflow interruption
Tech Stack
Frontend
- Vue 3
- CodeMirror 6
- TailwindCSS
Platform
- Electron
- Node.js
- Linux Native
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Installation
.deb package (Debian/Ubuntu):
sudo dpkg -i freebrain.deb
AppImage:
chmod +x freebrain.AppImage && ./freebrain.AppImage