Epiphany is an open-source note-taking app that draws inspiration from Notion. I created Epiphany on a whim because I wanted a platform to document my AI learning journey. After researching various options such as Medium, dev.to, and Substack, I found that they were not suitable for technical writing. Additionally, blogging platforms come and go, and I didn't want to risk losing my content due to platform shutdowns or migrations. With Epiphany, I have complete control over my content, and I don't have to worry about losing it. I can easily export my data in an open format (djot https://djot.net/) and use it in other applications.

I also considered static site generators, but I found that editing raw markdown files was less than ideal, particularly when it came to previewing math equations. With Epiphany, you have the best of both worlds: a user-friendly interface for organizing and taking notes, the ability to save your data in open formats and publish them as a blog.

As someone who has started and abandoned many projects, I'm committed to keeping Epiphany alive and improving it over time. I use it as my sole note-taking app and believe that it can be a valuable tool for others as well.

1. Install tauri-cli. I prefer using Cargo.

cargo install tauri-cli

2. Build

cd ./frontend
npm i
cd ../src-tauri
cargo tauri dev

For installers, please check the release page. Only Mac is currently supported.

Create a folder first for your notes. (Tauri doesn't support creating new folders within the folder picking dialog, we have to create a folder heforehand.)

In the app, hit backslash \ to show the menu. To format text, select the range you want to update, the formatter menu will show.

This project is at its early stage. It contains known bugs and missing features. It's not recommended for daily use yet.