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Second brains

Maxim Kamalov5 appsUpdated
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Second brains and writing helpers.

  1. Writemonkey is a Windows zenware writing application with an extremely stripped down user interface, leaving you alone with your thoughts and your words.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The interface, full screen.
    The interface, windowed.
    Some options.
    +4
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    Maxim Kamalov’s note

    Helps writing quick drafts. Ignore the V2 version. V3 is stable and much better.

  2. The original trilium is transfered to this repo by its owner and the app continues to develop here as stated here: https://github.com/TriliumNext/Trilium

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Trilium Notes screenshot 1
    Trilium Notes screenshot 1
    Trilium Notes screenshot 2
    +9
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    Maxim Kamalov’s note

    FLOSS "second brain" application. Unlike most alternatives it doesn't use the 'md files in folders' format internally. But in practice it's hardly a con because it feels the same, only quicker (faster performance, faster UX).

  3. Focus on your words not the interface. Quoll Writer is a writing application that helps you focus on your words. Clean and uncluttered. Feature rich. Features are where you would expect them to be.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    Quoll Writer screenshot 1
    Quoll Writer screenshot 1
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    Maxim Kamalov’s note

    Helps writing fiction with characters, scenes, etc.

  4. Open-source writing tool with hierarchical outliner, distraction-free editor, character management, plot development, Snowflake method, and writing goal support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Manuskript screenshot 1
    Manuskript screenshot 1
    Manuskript screenshot 2
    +5
    Manuskript screenshot 3
    Maxim Kamalov’s note

    Helps writing both fiction and non-fiction.

  5. Turtl icon
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    Whether it's bookmarks or passwords, files or shopping lists...Turtl organizes it all and makes it easy to find later. Sync across your devices. Leave nothing behind.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    +1
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    Maxim Kamalov’s note

    Useful for a moderate amount of information that should be as protected as possible.

In conclusion:

  • Drafts: Writemonkey 3.
  • Second brain: Trilium
  • Fiction: Quoll
  • Non-fiction: Manuskript
  • Privacy: Turtl

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