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Odinote
100% Free and Open Source

Your mind, organized in nested canvases.

Specially designed for game devs, writers, and creative minds who need to go beyond a single screen. Create notes, boards, calendars, and resources in a truly recursive infinite canvas.

ODINOTE_PREVIEW.EXE
LOC: [38.2, -12.4]
LAUNCH_PLAN
Web Strategy
Marketing campaigns, binary uploads, and press kits.
High Priority In Progress
FANTASY_NOVEL
Character Sheets
Backstory, motivations, and protagonist history.
DATA_STUDY
Thesis Study
Statistical analysis, charts, and monthly reports.

Structure your ideas without limits

INTERACTIVE WEB DEMO

Try the web version right now

Explore the complete environment and create your first board directly from your browser, no installation required.

OPEN SOURCE

Support Independent Development

Odinote is a tool built with love by and for creatives, with no ads or paid subscriptions. If you find it useful for organizing your projects, please consider donating. Every cup of coffee helps us keep implementing new features.

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NATIVE PACKAGING

Odinote for Desktop

Prefer working outside the browser? You can download the native executable version for Windows. With it, your boards load even faster, with isolated local storage and built-in offline support.

Connectivity & Updates

Odinote's desktop version is equipped with smart capabilities to ensure your workspace is always optimized.

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Automatic Verification

Upon starting, a background check is performed to alert you if a new update is available on GitHub.

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One-Click Update

Improvements and bug fixes are downloaded and installed seamlessly, ensuring your environment is never outdated.

03

Absolute Privacy

Odinote does not require accounts. Your data remains strictly on your machine, and you can export or import full JSON backups anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Odinote and how does it differ from other note-taking apps? expand_more

Odinote is an infinite nested canvas workspace designed to help creative minds organize complex ideas spatially. Unlike traditional linear note-taking apps, Odinote allows you to embed boards, lists, columns, and sub-canvases recursively. You can double-click any board node to enter a whole new canvas, creating an infinite tree of ideas without cluttering your desktop.

Where is my data stored? Is it safe and private? expand_more

Your data is stored 100% locally on your device. Odinote does not send your notes, files, or canvas settings to any cloud servers. The desktop version uses Electron's local storage which is completely isolated on your machine, making it completely private and offline-first. You have absolute ownership and control over your workspaces.

Is Odinote really free and open source? Are there any hidden fees? expand_more

Yes, Odinote is completely free and open source under the MIT License. There are no paid subscriptions, locked premium features, or tracking systems. The entire source code is hosted on GitHub for anyone to audit, modify, or compile. We rely purely on community donations via Ko-fi to support ongoing development.

How does the automatic backup and local synchronization work? expand_more

Odinote automatically saves your canvases in real-time as you type or drag items. On the desktop app, you can export your entire project state as a portable JSON backup file with a single click. This backup can be imported on any other machine (either on the web demo or desktop version) to resume your work instantly.

Does Odinote support rich-text, code snippets, and media attachments? expand_more

Absolutely. Odinote supports note items with markdown shortcuts, task checklists, image resizing with crop tools, calendar logs, and code editor containers. You can link nodes with connectors (arrows) to create visual maps, flowcharts, or storyboard paths for writing novels and designing video games.