Getting Started

Introduction

Open Note is a cross-platform intelligent note-taking Agent app with long-term memory and self-evolving capabilities. It helps you manage notes efficiently and provides intelligent knowledge management through the AI assistant Cici.

Core Features

📝 Intelligent Note Management

• 4 editing formats: Markdown, rich text (Quill), plain text, and code editor
• Tree-based category system: Multi-level nested categories for organizing your knowledge system
• Tag system: Flexible tag management with intelligent recommendations
• Web content extraction: Extract article content from URLs and convert it into notes with one click
• Multi-format import: Import PDF, Word, PPT, Markdown, TXT, and more
• Multi-format export: Export notes as TXT, MD, or PDF (with rendered Markdown)

🎬 Video to Notes (New in v2.0.0)

• Multiple inputs: Paste a video link, or select local MP4 / MP3 / WAV audio/video files
• Offline recognition: Speech recognition runs locally and offline — audio is never uploaded, keeping your data private and secure
• Structured output: Automatically generates a summary, key points, and to-do items

🤖 Cici Intelligent Agent

• Conversational Q&A: Intelligent Q&A based on your note knowledge base
• ReAct reasoning engine: Automatically completes complex tasks through a "Think → Act → Observe" loop
• 21 automation skills: Search, read, edit, create, delete, merge, summarize, and more

🧠 Intelligent Memory System

• Three memory types: User profile, facts, and experiences
• Self-evolution: Memory extraction → experience summarization → self-reflection → knowledge organization → recall feedback
• Confidence decay: Intelligent forgetting strategy that automatically cleans up outdated memories

🔍 Vector Semantic Search

• Hybrid search: Keyword + semantic search, fused with the RRF algorithm
• Local deployment: ChromaDB + ONNX Embedding keeps data local
• Automatic indexing: Notes are automatically chunked and vectorized when saved

System Requirements

• Operating system: macOS arm 12+ / macOS intel 11+ / Windows 10+ / Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+)
• Memory: 8GB or more recommended (local knowledge base features require more memory)
• Disk space: At least 2GB of available space

Quick Installation

macOS

# Download the latest version from GitHub Releases

Windows

# Download the .exe installer from GitHub Releases
# Double-click the installer to complete installation

Linux

# DEB package
sudo dpkg -i OpenNote_x.x.x_linux_amd64.deb

First Use

1. Launch the app: Open Open Note
2. Configure AI services: Go to Settings → AI Services and configure your preferred AI provider
3. Create your first note: Click the New button to start writing
4. Enable Cici Agent: Click the Cici icon in the sidebar to start a conversation

AI Provider Configuration

Open Note supports 13+ AI providers:

Provider	Type	Notes
DeepSeek	API	Cost-effective, recommended
OpenAI	API	GPT-4/GPT-3.5
Claude	API	Anthropic
Alibaba Bailian	API	Qwen
Zhipu	API	GLM series
Ollama	Local	Fully offline

See AI Provider Configuration

Next Steps

• Read the Installation Guide for more installation options
• Explore Core Features for more usage tips
• Try Video to Notes, the core new feature
• Check the Changelog for the latest updates