Local-first desktop workspace

Private knowledge.
Ready when you are.

Bring notes, screen recordings, project context, and AI-ready memory into one focused workspace. Keep a vault on your device, then add encrypted sync only when you choose.

Download Knight Note See how it works
  • Works offline
  • Local vaults
  • Windows, macOS & Linux

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Knight Note desktop vault with organized folders and an open note
Local vault
Your sync choice

WriteFocused notes and tasks

CaptureScreen recordings and web clips

RecallSearch and AI-ready memory

ControlLocal storage or encrypted sync

One calm workspace

Keep the work and its context together.

Knight Note is built around vaults: clear spaces for projects, research, clients, teams, or personal knowledge. Each vault stays understandable as it grows.

Notes & structure

A home for work you need to find again

Organize rich notes, folders, tasks, tags, backlinks, tables, images, and project resources without leaving the desktop.

Knight Note vault selection screen
Screen recorder

Show what a note cannot

Capture walkthroughs, bug reports, lessons, and handoffs, then keep them connected to the vault where the work lives.

  1. 01ChooseA screen or window
  2. 02RecordVideo and audio
  3. 03ConnectTo the right vault
RESULT
A walkthrough that stays with the work Replay the context exactly where your team needs it.
AI-ready context

Let your tools recall what matters

Prepare selected notes as structured memory for MCP-compatible AI clients while keeping unrelated vaults private.

  1. 01SelectOnly relevant notes
  2. 02PermitRead-only access
  3. 03AskYour AI tool
RESULT
Grounded answers without exposing your vault The AI sees the context you chose—and nothing else.
Web clipper

Save useful context while you browse

Clip pages and selections into Knight Note instead of losing them across tabs and bookmarks.

Get the Chrome Extension
Knight Note Chrome web clipper

A practical workflow

Capture now. Understand later.

Build useful knowledge without turning note-taking into another project.

  1. 01

    Capture

    Write a note, record the screen, or clip a useful page.

  2. 02

    Connect

    Use folders, links, tags, tasks, and backlinks to preserve context.

  3. 03

    Recall

    Search directly or let an approved AI tool work with the memory you selected.

A workspace you can extend

Turn useful routines into visible tools.

Choose focused plugins for planning, writing, note maintenance, links, and visual knowledge work. Each one solves a specific job inside your vault.

Featured plugin · Second Brain

See the context around any note.

Second Brain uses the links already in your vault to help you move from one thought to the next. Search the rendered map, focus connected notes or hubs, and return to the current note whenever you need your bearings.

  • Local vault data
  • Read-only access
  • No network access

From connection to source

  1. 01
    Control the view

    Search by title or folder, then focus the full map, connected notes, or hubs.

  2. 02
    Follow the relationship

    Inspect incoming and outgoing links, trace a route, or return to the current note.

  3. 03
    Open the source

    Continue reading or editing in the main Knight Note window while Second Brain stays open.

Works entirely with the vault on your device. View plugin details
Official Plugin Store

Choose, verify, then activate.

The signed catalog is live on the official Knight Note service. Discovery, installation, and activation remain separate, so a plugin cannot begin working inside a vault before you have reviewed it.

Browse the live Plugin Store Build your own plugin
  1. Browse the catalog Search and filter available plugins here or in Settings → Plugins.
  2. Review the package Review its publisher, version, access, and execution mode; Knight Note verifies its integrity.
  3. Activate when ready New installs and updates stay disabled until you approve local activation.

AI memory, on your terms

Give AI context—not your entire digital life.

Create a dedicated AI Memory vault for decisions, project history, research, and daily notes. Connect MCP-compatible clients with a permission preset that matches the task.

  • Start with read-only access
  • Choose which memory folders are exposed
  • Allow controlled updates when you want help maintaining notes
Open AI setup guide
AI memory

QUESTION

What did we decide about the rollout last week?

KNIGHT NOTE CONTEXT

DECISIONPhased rolloutProjects / Launch / Decisions.md
MEETINGPilot feedbackDaily / 2026-07-24.md

Read-only permission

Sync & security

Local by default. Connected by choice.

Keep a vault entirely on your device, or sync it with end-to-end encryption. Knight Note encrypts your notes, folders, vault settings, and sync index before they leave your device.

AES-256-GCM
Authenticated encryption detects altered data.
Encrypted locally
Readable vault data is never sent to your provider.
Your vault password
Used on your device to unlock a separate vault key.
  • Google Drive
  • OneDrive
  • Dropbox
  • WebDAV
  • iCloud
  • Local Folder

See the difference

More control. Fewer compromises.

Knight Note brings private storage, rich capture, and permissioned AI memory into one desktop workspace. See how that approach compares with two familiar alternatives.

Feature comparison between Knight Note, Obsidian, and Notion
Capability Best fit for control Knight Note Obsidian Notion
Where notes liveYour everyday source of truth Local vaultOn your device by default Local filesOn your device Cloud workspaceLocal export available
Offline workflowWork without preparing first Whole vaultAvailable by default Whole vaultAvailable by default Selected pagesDownload for offline use
Encrypted sync choiceWhere encrypted data is stored Free · six destinationsYour provider, end-to-end encrypted Obsidian SyncPaid, end-to-end encrypted service Notion cloudProvider-managed encryption
Screen recordingWalkthroughs beside the work Built inCapture directly in the workspace Separate toolNo native recorder Separate toolNo native recorder
AI context controlDecide what an AI tool can access Vault-scoped MCPRead-only and controlled-write presets External setupVia plugins or other tooling Workspace-wide MCPUses your full Notion permissions
Knowledge connectionsLinks, backlinks, and visual context Built in + Second BrainGraph and focused plugin views Built-in graphCore and community options Links & relationsNo native graph view
Web captureSave research from the browser Web ClipperPages and selections Web ClipperPages, highlights, and templates Web ClipperPages into a workspace

Own the sourceYour complete vault stays usable on your device.

Capture the full storyKeep notes, clips, tasks, and recordings together.

Share context deliberatelyGive AI access to the vault and permission level you choose.

Full Obsidian comparison Choose Knight Note

Comparison reflects publicly documented first-party capabilities as of August 2026; optional plugins and integrations are identified separately. Sources: Obsidian Sync, Obsidian Web Clipper, Notion offline use, Notion security, Notion Web Clipper, and Notion MCP.

Built for real projects

The essentials, without the busywork.

Every capability supports one goal: making your knowledge easier to capture, protect, and use.

Fast local search

Find notes and relevant context across the active vault.

Vault sharing

Invite collaborators to supported provider-backed vaults.

Recordings

Keep walkthroughs, bug reports, and handoffs with the project.

Backlinks & graph

See how notes, decisions, and topics connect.

Import & export

Bring existing Markdown folders and retain a portable structure.

Plugin ecosystem

Add focused workflows or explore vault relationships with tools such as Second Brain.

Desktop downloads

Make your knowledge workspace yours.

Install Knight Note for your platform. Start with a local vault and add the connections you need later.

Windows

Windows setup

Download the latest Windows setup package.

Download for Windows
Using Knight Note 1.4.439 or 1.4.443?

Repair an affected installation: If About labels the desktop app as “Web”, run this installer once over the existing installation. Local vaults stay on this device, and later updates check independently of the interface.

macOS

macOS setup

Download the signed and notarized macOS disk image.

Download for macOS

Need help installing or connecting a vault? Visit support.

Talk to a person

Questions before you roll it out?

Contact the Knight Note team for support, technical questions, and rollout planning.

support@knight-note.com

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