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NexaNote

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Android distribution
Android builds are distributed as an APK through GitHub Releases, and the repository says there is no Play Store listing. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
Backend
The self-hosted Python FastAPI backend stores data as plain files on the user's server or NAS and provides a REST API. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
Current limitations
The project is under active development; sync reliability is still improving and the maker advises keeping backups before relying on it for critical notes. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
Deployment
The project provides a multi-architecture Docker image for amd64 and arm64. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
Diagnostics
The app provides sync logs, a dry-run option, and a copyable diagnostic summary with credentials redacted. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
Handwriting
The app supports handwritten notes with a pen, highlighter, eraser, and pressure sensitivity; mouse input also works. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
Integrations
Obsidian,WebDAV · github.com, 21 Sept 2026
Intended users
The maker describes NexaNote as suited to people who want data ownership, offline-first use, WebDAV synchronization, and typed and handwritten notes across devices. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
License
NexaNote is licensed under MPL-2.0, which the repository describes as allowing commercial use while requiring modifications to remain open source. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
Offline access
Yes · github.com, 21 Sept 2026
Offline use
NexaNote can be used without a backend, saving notes on-device in a local SQLite database. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
Platforms
The README describes a Flutter client for Linux desktop and Android, and says the Android APK is distributed through GitHub Releases. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Privacy
The maker says notes do not touch a third-party cloud and are stored on hardware controlled by the user. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
Purpose
NexaNote is a privacy-focused, self-hosted note-taking app for people who want to store notes on hardware they control. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
Security and privacy
The README says notes do not touch a third-party cloud and that users own the storage, sync server, and data. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
Support
The maker says the best way to get in touch is to open an issue on one of their repositories. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
Sync
WebDAV sync lets users sync notes between devices through their own WebDAV server. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
Typed notes
Typed notes are saved as plain Markdown files that can be opened in Obsidian or another text editor. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026

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