Description:
Plain text note-taking assistant
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 0.15.1@1
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Tracked Since: Dec 19, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
notes
zettelkasten
productivity
cli
markdown
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Install:
brew install zk
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About:
zk is a command-line interface (CLI) tool designed for managing plain text notes with a focus on linking and discoverability. It acts as a companion to your editor, providing commands to create, index, and filter notes while automatically generating backlinks. Its core value proposition is enhancing the Zettelkasten method by making linked notes easily navigable and searchable from the terminal.
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Key Features:
- Note linking and backlink generation
- Interactive note creation and filtering
- Built-in LSP (Language Server Protocol) support for editors
- Template support for consistent note structure
- Content indexing for fast searching
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Use Cases:
- Building a personal knowledge base using the Zettelkasten method
- Managing developer documentation and code snippets
- Organizing project notes and tasks in a terminal-centric workflow
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Alternatives:
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Obsidian
– zk is a CLI tool, whereas Obsidian is a GUI application; both focus on bi-directional linking.
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Mark
– Mark is a similar CLI tool, but zk distinguishes itself with built-in LSP support and a focus on editor integration.
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