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LibreNotes

Private, self-hosted, end-to-end encrypted note-taking.
LibreNotes is a private, self-hosted note-taking app with end-to-end encryption. Your notes are stored only on your own server — no cloud accounts, no third-party services, no tracking.

Features:
- Markdown notes with live preview
- End-to-end encryption (XChaCha20-Poly1305 + Argon2id): the server never sees your plaintext or keys
- Offline-first: full local cache, works without network, syncs when your server is reachable
- Conflict resolution: if two devices edit the same note, you choose the winner
- Trash bin with restore and permanent delete
- Dark theme with orange accent
- Works on Android, Linux desktop, and web from the same codebase

The sync server is a single compiled binary you run on a home server. It binds to your LAN only. For access away from home, add devices and the server to a Tailscale or WireGuard mesh — no server changes needed.

All source code is AGPLv3. No proprietary dependencies, no Firebase, no Google Play Services.

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.2.0 (3) suggested Added on Aug 19, 2026

    arm64-v8a

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • dev.librenotes.app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 8.8 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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