laverna ☆
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Description:
Encryption-focused open source note taking application
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.7.51@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: markdown encryption notes productivity offline
Install: brew install --cask laverna
About:
Laverna is a privacy-focused note-taking application that stores data locally using Markdown for formatting. Its primary value proposition is strong client-side encryption, ensuring that only the user can access their notes even when syncing across devices via cloud storage services like Dropbox or Google Drive.
Key Features:
  • End-to-end encryption for note privacy
  • Markdown editor with live preview
  • Offline-first architecture
  • Syncs with cloud storage providers
  • Split-pane and distraction-free modes
Use Cases:
  • Securely storing sensitive personal notes and journals
  • Technical documentation requiring Markdown support
  • Cross-device note access without a central server dependency
Alternatives:
  • Obsidian – Obsidian offers a more powerful linking engine and plugin ecosystem but lacks built-in end-to-end encryption.
  • Standard Notes – Standard Notes provides similar encryption guarantees but focuses on simplicity and offers a paid subscription for advanced features.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jul 2, 2024 11:09pm 0.7.51 0 VERSION_BUMP 3be3405c
Jan 1, 2024 7:30pm 0.7.51 0 VERSION_BUMP 9bfcc697
Jan 1, 2024 7:30pm 0.7.51 0 VERSION_BUMP 4c0464b4
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