cherry-studio
MCPAGPL-3.0
Cherry Studio is a cross-platform AI productivity desktop client with smart chat, 300+ assistants, and multi-LLM support
51k·AI Agents·Open source
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note-gen
MCPOpen sourceLocal-first Markdown app that captures scattered info and organizes it into clear notes with AI.
13kGPL-3.0
Capture first. Organize later. A local-first Markdown app that turns scattered records into clear notes with AI.
Pros
- +Local-first with Markdown files, no proprietary format lock-in
- +AI-powered organization and knowledge base with hybrid retrieval
- +Supports MCP servers and installable skills for extensibility
- +Cross-platform desktop and mobile support
Cons
- −Requires configuration of AI providers and models
- −May have a learning curve for advanced features like vector indexing
- −GPL-3.0 license may restrict commercial use
Target audience: Developers and knowledge workers who want a local-first, AI-assisted note-taking and organization tool.
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