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