Jotty
Lightweight self-hosted app for managing personal file-based notes and checklists.
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Jotty is a minimalist, self-hosted note-taking and checklist application built for simplicity and control. It stores notes as plain files, giving you full ownership of your data without relying on any proprietary sync service.
Designed for homelab and personal use, Jotty covers everyday productivity needs — quick notes, to-do lists, and checklists — without the complexity of feature-heavy tools like Notion. It is lightweight by design, making it easy to deploy and maintain on your own infrastructure.
With Docker-based deployment, Jotty is a practical choice for self-hosters who want a fast, no-frills notes manager that stays out of the way.
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