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A simple, fast and future proof terminal-based note-taking application with Zettelkasten methodology, built with Rust.

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Ztlgr – a local-first PKM and notes tool for the terminal

by bakudas·Apr 14, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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●●SolidCozyNiche Gem

Rust-built terminal Zettelkasten with optional LLM that actually works offline.

Strengths
  • •Plain markdown files with SQLite FTS5 index — delete DB and it regenerates
  • •Git-native versioning built into grimoire initialization workflow
  • •LLM layer is genuinely optional with Ollama as first-class local option
Weaknesses
  • •Terminal PKM is crowded — Vimwiki, org-mode, and Logseq already serve this
  • •No sync solution for multi-device users beyond manual git
Category
Productivity
Target Audience

Terminal users and developers who want local-first PKM without cloud dependency

Similar To

Obsidian · Logseq · Vimwiki

Post Description

A local-first, personal knowledge base for the terminal. Zettelkasten methodology, built with Rust.

Your notes live as plain files on your machine. No cloud, no telemetry, no lock-in. An optional LLM layer amplifies your ability to organize and connect knowledge -- but the app works fully without it. You think, the tool organizes.

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