# Flatnotes

Flatnotes is a self-hosted other app. A self-hosted, database-less note taking web app that utilises a flat folder of markdown files for storage. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Umbrel, Proxmox and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/789/flatnotes

## Description

A self-hosted, database-less note taking web app that utilises a flat folder of markdown files for storage.

## Platform availability

Available on 3 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Umbrel, Proxmox.

## Health score

63/100 (Good), based on 5 of 5 factors.
- Maintained: 72 (last commit 55 days ago)
- Popular: 70 (3,242 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 55 (3 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 95 (512 MB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)
- Security check: 20 (1 serious finding, 12 minor)

## Security check

1 serious finding: Uses python-jose 3.5.0, which has a known critical vulnerability.
Automated checks on commit 7f5b773, 21 Oct 2026. Not an audit.

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/Dullage/flatnotes
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/dullage/flatnotes
- Umbrel: https://apps.umbrel.com/app/flatnotes
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=flatnotes
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/flatnotes-0hqlmuy028a2ri?q=flatnotes

## Common questions

### How are FlatNotes notes stored?

Notes are stored as Markdown files in a flat folder, not in a database.

### Does FlatNotes support image handling?

Image support was improved in the v3.4 release.

### Can I configure different authentication methods?

FlatNotes offers multiple authentication options.

### Can I organise notes with links and tags?

It supports wikilinks, tagging, and advanced search.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/789/flatnotes), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.