EdgeEver

EdgeEver is an open-source self-hosted knowledge base and note-taking workspace with artificial intelligence features.

EdgeEver is an open-source, self-hosted note-taking and knowledge base workspace that serves as an alternative to Evernote. It combines a classic three-column layout with artificial intelligence features, native agent collaboration, and multi-platform synchronization. Users can run the software within Cloudflare free tier limits or deploy it via Docker on a VPS or NAS storage. The workspace includes features such as mind maps, flowcharts, a permanent sidebar, web clippers, and local SQLite storage. It supports inputs from web clippings, WeChat articles, and standard Markdown or rich text files, while exporting data as lossless ZIP archives or Markdown files.

EdgeEver at a glance

Best for: Writer, Researcher
Runs on: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, API, self-hosted
Pricing: Free
Released: June 2026
Category: AI productivity tool
Website: edgeever.org

Key features

Connect directly to local AI agents via ACP
Draw mind maps and flowcharts with automatic layout
Clip web pages, images, and tweets using browser extensions
Format notes for WeChat articles and Substack
Run locally with offline SQLite storage
Export data as lossless ZIP archives
Use a persistent sidebar with multi-session chat

Use it for

Migrate existing notes from Evernote, Notion, or Memos
Store personal notes and knowledge bases privately
Generate diagrams and charts using artificial intelligence
Clip articles and web pages directly from browsers

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