Grimoire
Self-hosted personal knowledge base for Markdown notes
Grimoire is a self-hosted personal knowledge base (PKM) focused on storing and organizing Markdown notes in a simple web interface. It is designed for individuals who want a lightweight, private alternative to hosted note apps, while keeping notes in a portable, text-first format.
Key Features
- Markdown-based notes with a web UI for browsing and editing
- Tagging and organization features to group and filter notes
- Backlinks / note linking to build connections between pages
- Full-text search to quickly find content across the knowledge base
- Designed around a straightforward, minimal workflow (create, link, search)
Use Cases
- Maintain a personal “second brain” for research notes, references, and daily logs
- Document internal processes/runbooks for a small team in a lightweight wiki-like way
- Keep a private journal or reading notes in a searchable, interlinked archive
Limitations and Considerations
- Compared to mature wiki/PKM platforms, integrations and advanced collaboration features may be limited.
Grimoire is a good fit if you want a compact, text-first PKM with linking and search, without committing to a heavyweight wiki suite. It emphasizes portability and simplicity for personal or small-scale knowledge management.
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