Key Features of Logseq
- Local-First and Privacy-Focused: Notes are stored as plain-text Markdown or Org-mode files. Logseq is open source, free for personal use, and your data stays fully under your control.
- Powerful Outliner Interface: Organize thoughts using block-based structure, Linked References, Block References, and a daily journaling workflow.
- Task and Project Management: Track tasks with built-in to-do support and use queries to create dynamic dashboards.
- Whiteboards (Beta): Arrange notes and ideas visually on an infinite canvas. Embed media, draw connections, and explore spatial thinking.
- PDF Annotation: Highlight, comment, and link PDF annotations directly into your knowledge base.
- Flashcards and Spaced Repetition: Remember facts and insights with built-in flashcard generation for active recall.
- Logseq Sync (Beta): Sync your notes securely across devices with end-to-end encryption and real-time updates.
- Mobile Apps: Available for iOS and Android, with support for most desktop features.
- Customizable and Extensible: Choose from over 150 plugins and 30+ themes to personalize and extend your workflow.
- Strong Community and Documentation: Learn and grow with help from the Knowledge Hub, official docs, an active forum, and a vibrant Discord community.
Why Logseq is the Tool Every Knowledge Worker Needs
In an age where information overload is the norm, staying organized can feel impossible. Every day, knowledge workers are bombarded with tasks, ideas, and content, yet their tools often don’t help them make sense of it all. Logseq changes that.
It’s not just a note-taking app. It’s an open-source, privacy-first outliner built on plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files. That means your data is yours, stored locally, and future-proof.
Think Clearly, Work Confidently
Logseq helps you capture, connect, and make sense of your thoughts. Whether you're journaling, writing an essay, or managing a project, your notes can evolve from isolated thoughts into a structured web of knowledge.
Start by writing daily notes. Use Linked References and Block References to connect ideas across pages. With Queries, you can surface related content automatically, no more hunting for that brilliant insight you had last week.
Build a Personal Workflow
From PDF annotations to task management and flashcards, Logseq adapts to how you think. You can use it to:
- Review and link class notes
- Memorize facts using built-in flashcards
- Outline essays with references
- Braindump freely and discover patterns later
Whether you're a beginner just getting into daily journaling or an expert designing custom workflows, Logseq meets you where you are.
Clarity Without Compromise
Unlike many apps, Logseq is privacy-first. Your notes live on your device. With Logseq Sync (beta), you can keep your notes safely encrypted and updated across all your devices. You're always in control of your data.
Use it on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android. Your notes are stored as plain text, so even if Logseq disappeared tomorrow, your content wouldn’t.
Visual Thinking, Reimagined
For those who think in shapes and connections, Logseq introduces Whiteboards, an infinite canvas where you can lay out and connect ideas spatially. It brings a whole new layer of creativity to how you interact with your thoughts.
Powered by Community
With 150+ plugins and over 30 themes, the Logseq community is constantly enhancing the platform. The Knowledge Hub, extensive documentation, and an active Discord and forum make onboarding and exploration easy and enjoyable.
Start Today
Logseq is free forever for personal use. It’s open-source, customizable, and built to help you think better.
You don’t need a system to get started. You just need a thought, and a place to put it.