Context-aware notes
Create notes where AI reads referenced files, notes, and code blocks as grounded context using `@` references.
Znote
RivendicaZnote is a Markdown note app for executable .md files that run code, call AI, and write results inline, with reusable workflows and BYOK AI support.
Overview
Znote is a Markdown-based note app built around executable notes: you write in plain `.md` files, then press play to have AI read referenced files, run code, and write results inline. The product is positioned for people who want their prompts, context, and scripts stored together in files they own.
The site emphasizes local ownership and portability. Notes stay on your disk, can be opened in any editor, and the app works offline; AI features use your own key, with support for OpenAI, OpenRouter, and local Ollama models.
Features
Inline runtime
Run JavaScript or Node.js directly inside a note and keep the results inline next to the code that produced them.
Voice recording and transcription
Record a meeting, transcribe it, and draft a structured summary back into the same note.
AI tool calls
Use AI blocks to call local JS tools, query public APIs, or transform data from inside the note.
Recipe library
Install recipe templates for common workflows such as Gmail replies, Jira tickets, API testing, SQL exploration, Slack digests, and prompt libraries.
Bring-your-own-key AI
Connect your own AI key and use OpenAI, OpenRouter, or Ollama instead of a managed Znote AI subscription.
Use cases
Meeting and brainstorm capture
Turn rough notes into structured summaries, action items, or next steps directly in the file where the idea started.
Developer experiments and API checks
Run JavaScript or Node.js snippets against live data, APIs, or local logic without leaving the note editor.
Reusable operational workflows
Create repeatable workflows from recipe templates for tasks like Gmail replies, Jira ticket creation, Slack digests, or SQL exploration.
Call notes and recap drafting
Record a call, transcribe it, and generate a clean summary with decisions and follow-ups in one place.
Personal prompt library
Keep prompts, context, and code together so the same workflow can be reused next sprint without retyping or copying between apps.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Keeps workflows in plain Markdown files that remain editable outside the app.
- Combines prompts, context, and code in one file, which helps avoid switching between multiple tools.
- Runs code inline and returns results next to the note content, making the workflow easy to inspect.
- Supports recorded meetings and structured summaries in the same note.
- Offers recipe templates for common tasks so users can start from a working workflow instead of a blank page.
- Lets users choose among OpenAI, OpenRouter, and Ollama for AI connectivity.
Cons
- The public sources only show a partial feature set, so broader integrations and platform support are not fully documented on the main site.
- AI features require a bring-your-own-key setup for normal use, so there is no fully managed AI subscription in the product flow.
FAQ
Is Znote a subscription?
No. The checkout page says Znote Pro is a one-time payment with no subscription.
Can I use it on multiple computers?
Yes. The checkout page says the license is valid for all your computers, including Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. The checkout page offers a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Do I need an API key for AI features?
Yes. AI features use your own key, with support for OpenAI, OpenRouter, and Ollama.
What happens to my notes if the product stops shipping updates?
Your notes remain plain .md files on your disk, so they can be opened in any editor even if updates stop.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Markdown notes / Developer Tool
- Primary format
- Plain `.md` files
- AI model options
- OpenAI, OpenRouter, Ollama
- Workflow style
- Executable notes with inline outputs
- Ownership
- Files stay on your disk
- Website domain
- znote.io