AES-GCM Encryption | Privacy-First Design | Backlinks | Interactive Graph Interface | Markdown and WYSIWYG Editing | Syntax Highlighting | Local-First with No Cloud Reliance | Cross-Platform (macOS, Windows, Linux) | Customisable Themes | Encrypted Portability | Organised Idea Management | Regular Updates and More!
Exocortex is a personal knowledge management tool for thinkers, creators, and organisers. Designed to mimic how your mind works, it lets you connect ideas into a network of thought—securely and privately. With cross-platform compatibility and industry-standard encryption, it’s perfect for making sense of complexity.
- Privacy-first: Your data is fully encrypted using AES-GCM 256-bit encryption, ensuring complete security.
- Secure Note-Taking: Keep your thoughts and ideas private with local storage and no cloud reliance.
- Rich Formatting: Use markdown and syntax highlighting for well-structured and beautiful notes.
- Backlinks: Create relationships between notes to mimic your natural thought process.
- Powerful Node Graph: Visualise your ideas and their connections in an intuitive, interactive graph view.
- Cross-Platform: Available on macOS, Windows, and Linux, so you can work wherever you need.
- Customisable Themes: Personalise your workspace with a selection of pre-made themes.
- Offline Access: Work without an internet connection, keeping your data on your device.
- Lightweight Design: Exocortex is efficient and fast, avoiding unnecessary bloat.
- Regular Updates: Continuous improvements and new features keep Exocortex evolving to meet your needs.
- Philosophy Students and Researchers: Map philosophical arguments, concepts, and thinkers. Example: Link Aristotle → Kant → Nietzsche with backlinked notes summarising key ideas.
- Genealogists: Build secure, portable family trees with rich notes. Example: A multigenerational family tree connected to historical events.
- Thesis Writers: Organise and link chapters, references, and research. Example: A thesis framework graph connecting chapters to sources and inline notes.
- Journalists: Track investigation threads and sources securely. Example: A graph linking story topics, sources, and evidence files.
- Freelance Writers: Organise article drafts, ideas, and research. Example: A graph of article ideas linked to notes and templates.
- Lawyers: Map case law, precedents, and legal arguments. Example: A network linking case names to rulings and legal notes.
- Worldbuilders (Fiction Writers or RPG Creators): Organise lore, maps, and character connections. Example: A fantasy world graph linking kingdoms, characters, and histories.
- Songwriters: Brainstorm lyrics and track themes. Example: A graph connecting lyrics, themes, and inspirations.
- Screenwriters: Map plot arcs, character relationships, and scenes. Example: Link plot points, characters, and scenes for dynamic story development.
- Tabletop RPG Dungeon Masters: Create campaigns with linked storylines, NPCs, and maps. Example: A campaign graph with notes on NPCs, events, and settings.
- Warhammer 40K Lore Enthusiasts: Organise factions, characters, and events into a lore map. Example: A graph connecting factions, subfactions, and key events.
- Board Game Designers: Map mechanics, playtesting notes, and game lore. Example: A graph linking mechanics, themes, and iteration notes.
- Open-Source Contributors: Map project features, issues, and documentation. Example: A graph linking code modules, issues, and related docs.
- Ethical Hackers: Map attack vectors, tools, and countermeasures securely. Example: A secure graph linking vulnerabilities to mitigation strategies.
- AI Researchers: Organise models, datasets, and research papers. Example: A graph linking AI models to datasets and relevant literature.
- Bullet Journalers: Create a digital bullet journal with secure, linked entries. Example: A graph of journal themes (e.g., habits, goals) with progress notes.
- ADHD Productivity Enthusiasts: Organise tasks and thoughts into a visual graph. Example: Manage daily tasks and priorities with interconnected nodes.
- Minimalists: Map simplified goals and organise essential information. Example: A graph focused on high-priority goals with minimal clutter.
- Esports Strategists: Organise game strategies and tactics visually. Example: A graph mapping strategies for a specific game with counterplay notes.
- Modders (e.g., Skyrim, Minecraft): Organise mods, dependencies, and documentation. Example: A graph linking mods to dependencies with markdown descriptions.
- Lore Archivists: Catalogue lore for expansive universes (e.g., Elder Scrolls, Fallout). Example: A graph mapping interconnected lore pieces.
- Amateur Astronomers: Track celestial observations with linked data. Example: A graph linking constellations, celestial events, and observation logs.
- Robotics Hobbyists: Map project components and link to design notes. Example: A graph linking robot parts to designs and related notes.
- Environmentalists: Map ecosystems and projects. Example: A graph showing interconnected ecosystems with notes on outcomes.
Exocortex is completely free to use with no limitations or locked features. To support development and remove occasional support-us popups, purchase a Supporter Code for $50 USD per year.
- Download the installer for your operating system.
- Run the installer and follow the prompts.
- Launch Exocortex and start building your networked thoughts!
Need help? Visit our Troubleshooting Guide.
Exocortex thrives on your support. If you enjoy using it, consider making a donation or purchasing a Supporter License. Every contribution helps improve the app and keep it free for everyone.
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