Logseq

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Logseq
Original author(s) Tienson Qin
Developer(s) Logseq Inc
Initial releaseOctober 1, 2020
Repository github.com/logseq/logseq
Written in Clojure, TypeScript
Platform Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, iOS, BSD
Type
License AGPL-3.0
Website logseq.com

Logseq is a free and open-source, personal knowledge base and note-taking application which can store data locally. It supports both Markdown and org-mode syntax. [1] [2] [3]

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History

Tienson Qin started Logseq as platform to store interconnected information on infinite graphs which would run on any device. [1]

Logseq Inc was formed with An Vu, Huang Peng, Tienson Qin, ZhiYuan Chen as founders, which raised over $4.1M for the growth. [3]

Features

Logseq can make semantic connections between notes, tasks, to-do lists, flashcards or PDF markups. [1] [4]

Logseq can help track and manage sources for research using Zotero integration. [5] Look and feel of the app can be customized using themes. Live query builder helps to create queries using point and click. [6]

Logseq is available for Windows, Linux, macOS, BSD, Android and iOS. [7] [8]

Graph view

Graph view shows visually how the how notes or different information is interconnected. [9]

Whiteboard

Whiteboard helps to create and edit diagrams on logseq. [10] [11]

Flashcards

Flashcards help to learn or memorize information by reviewing cards. [12]

Plugins

Plugins helps to add features which are not on the base app including integrations to other tools and platforms. [1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Miller, Ron (2022-05-05). "Logseq is helping rethink knowledge management". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  2. "Obsidian and Logseq: Evaluating Top Personal Note-Taking Tools". MSN . Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  3. 1 2 Sawers, Paul (2022-05-05). "Meet Logseq, an open-source knowledge management system that 'stores data like a brain'". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  4. "Logseq for Task Management". DEV Community. 2023-04-16. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  5. "plugins [Zotero Documentation]". www.zotero.org. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  6. Tools on Tech (2023-03-28). Logseq Query Builder Quick Look . Retrieved 2025-02-22 via YouTube.
  7. Anderson, Dominic (2023-11-21). "The Best Obsidian Alternatives". Alphr. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  8. "FreshPorts -- textproc/logseq: Open-source platform for knowledge management and collaboration". www.freshports.org. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  9. Shah, Parth (2025-02-11). "I found these 5 incredible open source Obsidian alternatives so that you don't have to". XDA. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  10. Brown, Joe (2023-11-06). "The 7 Best Note-Taking Apps for Students". MUO. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  11. Tool Finder (2023-02-12). NEW: Logseq Whiteboards | Get Started! . Retrieved 2025-02-22 via YouTube.
  12. Loic, Lando (2024-10-25). "This Free Knowledge Base Tool Organizes My Thoughts Better Than Notion and Obsidian". MUO. Retrieved 2025-02-22.