athens ☆
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Description:
Self-hosted knowledge graph
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: knowledge-graph pkm self-hosted note-taking open-source
Install: brew install --cask athens
About:
Athens is a self-hosted, open-source knowledge graph server designed for personal knowledge management. It provides a graph-based storage and querying system for your notes and data, enabling complex connections between ideas. The platform focuses on data ownership and offline-first capabilities, allowing users to host their own knowledge base.
Key Features:
  • Self-hosted architecture for complete data control
  • Graph-based data model for connecting ideas and notes
  • Open-source and extensible platform
  • Offline-first design for reliable access
Use Cases:
  • Personal knowledge management and second brain
  • Building a private wiki with linked concepts
  • Research and academic note-taking with graph visualization
Alternatives:
  • Obsidian – Obsidian is a popular desktop app with local markdown files, while Athens offers a self-hosted server solution
  • Logseq – Logseq is an open-source outliner that can be self-hosted, similar to Athens' philosophy
  • Roam Research – Roam is a proprietary SaaS solution, whereas Athens provides an open-source alternative
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm 2.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 1186c55b
Jan 15, 2024 5:13pm 2.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 7d150db4
Aug 23, 2022 5:16pm 2.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP e35c4ac3
Aug 23, 2022 12:13am 2.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 8159f7e6
Aug 15, 2022 1:32pm 1.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 5a532e81
Aug 11, 2022 9:52am 1.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 462ef053
Jun 20, 2022 6:09am 1.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 4b98e3e1
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