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Description:
Command-line and local web note-taking, bookmarking, and archiving
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 7.23.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: notes productivity cli markdown knowledge-management bookmarking
Install: brew install nb
About:
nb is a command-line and local web note-taking, bookmarking, and archiving tool. It allows you to organize notes in a local git repository, making versioning and synchronization straightforward. It supports multiple formats and includes a built-in web interface for easy browsing and editing.
Key Features:
  • Command-line interface for fast note management
  • Local web interface for browsing and editing
  • Git-backed storage for versioning and sync
  • Supports multiple note formats (markdown, text, etc.)
  • Extensible with plugins and scripts
Use Cases:
  • Personal knowledge management and daily journaling
  • Bookmarking and organizing web links
  • Project documentation and scratchpad notes
  • Archiving important information locally
Alternatives:
  • Obsidian – Graph-based knowledge base with rich UI, but not CLI-first
  • Standard Notes – Encrypted, cross-platform notes with cloud sync
  • Vimwiki – Vim plugin for personal wiki, requires Vim
Version History
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