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AI · March 21, 2026

Novi Notes

Your notes become AI memory. Local-only, no subscription.

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What it does

Novi Notes isn't just a note app — it's a local AI memory layer for your Mac. Any AI on your machine can instantly read and write your notes. Open Claude or any MCP client and ask. No API keys, no cloud, no config. Rich block editor with 15 block types, wiki links, backlinks, daily notes, manuals, and post-its. Knowledge flows from quick capture to polished reference — AI works across the entire lifecycle. One-time purchase. No subscription, ever. Your data never leaves your Mac.

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