Write together,
stay private
live, offline-first, and end-to-end encrypted.
- without anything ever touching a cloud server.
Features
Effortless Writing Experience
A clean, powerful rich-text editor built for focus. Format effortlessly and stay in flow while writing.
Real-Time Collaboration
Collaborate instantly with live edits and comments - powered by next-gen CRDT technology for seamless sync.
Full Markdown Support
Write in Markdown with instant preview and edit saved AI responses without losing formatting.
Powerful Search
Search encrypted notes with rich previews, or search within notes using VS Code–style find and replace — both fully encrypted and lightning fast.
Advanced Math Support
Write complex equations effortlessly with full LaTeX and KaTeX support. Edit, preview, and format math expressions in real time — just like regular text.
Productivity Shortcuts
Access floating and slash menus, markdown shortcuts, tables, images, and code blocks - everything for faster creation.
Offline-First Architecture
Keep working even when offline. Your notes sync automatically the moment you reconnect.
Peer-to-Peer Sync
Connect directly with collaborators - no central servers, no middlemen. Just speed and privacy.
End-to-End Encryption
Enjoy true privacy with zero-knowledge, military-grade encryption. Only you and your collaborators can read your data.
No Cloud
Start instantly - no signups, no emails, no data collection. Your data stays entirely with you.
Lightweight Native App
Experience native performance in a minimal, ultra-fast desktop app. Small footprint, instant launch.
Forever Free
No paywalls or feature limits. Every feature, free for everyone, forever.
Why Livnote?
We're building Livnote because we believe you shouldn't have to sacrifice privacy to work together.
In a world where collaboration means uploading your documents to corporate servers, we're creating an alternative where you can work directly with others while your data stays where it belongs—on your devices.
Your notes remain encrypted and under your control. When you collaborate, you connect directly with people you trust, not through some company's computers that can see everything you write.
We don't store your account details. We don't have access to your collaborative sessions. We don't even know what you're working on—and that's exactly how it should be.
Livnote is our contribution to a movement of digital sovereignty, where people work together freely without surrendering control of their shared creations.
Acknowledgements
This project has received support from Zerodha's FLOSS fund and KSUM Innovation Grant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Livnote?
Livnote is a collaborative document editor built with the Osvauld framework. It allows multiple people to edit documents together in real-time, with all data staying encrypted and under your control.
How does real-time collaboration work?
Livnote uses Conflict-free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs) to enable seamless real-time collaboration. Changes are synchronized directly between devices without going through any servers, ensuring your data never leaves your control.
Is my data secure?
Yes, Livnote uses end-to-end encryption for all documents. Only you and the people you explicitly share documents with can read the content. We cannot access your data, even if we wanted to.
Can I use Livnote offline?
Absolutely! Livnote is designed to work offline-first. You can create and edit documents without an internet connection, and changes will sync automatically when you reconnect.
How do I share documents with others?
You can share documents by sending an invitation link or by connecting directly with other Livnote users. The sharing process uses peer-to-peer connections, so no data goes through our servers.