vnotex/vnote

A pleasant note-taking platform in native C++.

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Summary Information

Updated 13 minutes ago
Added to GitGenius on September 4th, 2026
Created on October 5th, 2016
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 355 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 1,295
Total Stargazers: 12,935 (+0)
Total Subscribers: 236 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 4.0 days
Mean response time: 480.9 days
90th percentile: 2069.1 days
Tracked items: 445

How this project is maintained

Around half of the issues opened in the past year never receive a reply. 95% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. Only 7% of issues opened in the past year have been closed. Three people close 93% of everything that gets resolved.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 22
New in 7 days: 4
Closed in 7 days: 42
Avg open age: 535 days
Stale 30+ days: 16
Stale 90+ days: 13

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 4
Closed in 7 days: 42
Comments in 7 days: 30
Events in 7 days: 69

Top labels

  • enhancement (3)
  • InPlan (2)
  • bug (2)
  • FAQ (1)
  • upstream_bug (1)

Detailed Description

VNote is a Qt-based note-taking application that emphasizes Markdown editing with integrated notes management across Linux, Windows, and macOS.

The tool addresses the gap between simple text editors and full note management systems. Rather than treating Markdown as just a file format to edit, VNote combines a capable editor with organizational features that make managing collections of notes practical. The application is built in native C++ using Qt, enabling it to deliver a responsive interface while maintaining cross-platform compatibility. It supports Markdown syntax alongside features like MathJax for mathematical notation, Vim keybindings for efficient editing, and UML diagram rendering.

VNote suits developers and knowledge workers who maintain substantial note collections and want both powerful editing capabilities and a structured way to organize them. The project explicitly positions itself as more than a simple Markdown editor, making it relevant for users who need notes management alongside editing. The README indicates the tool will expand beyond Markdown in the future, suggesting a roadmap toward supporting additional formats.

The project maintains active continuous integration across all three major platforms, with builds available from the master branch and stable releases published regularly. Development follows a structured approach with initialization scripts for new contributors and automated code formatting through pre-commit hooks. The maintainers provide multiple support channels including GitHub Issues and direct email contact, and the project acknowledges community contributions through a public donor list.