Private encrypted notes — free forever.
The open-source, zero-knowledge successor to Laverna.
Built for 2026 with Next.js 15, TypeScript & AES-256-GCM encryption.
Laverna was one of the best open-source encrypted note apps — 10k+ stars, beloved by the privacy community. It hasn't been updated since 2019 and has 438 open issues. Notevo is its spiritual successor: same zero-knowledge encryption philosophy, rebuilt for 2026 with a modern stack, active maintenance, and a promise to stay free forever.
No account required. No servers storing your notes. No ads. No paywalls. Ever.
| Feature | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| 🔐 | AES-256-GCM Encryption | PBKDF2 key derivation (100k iterations). Password never leaves your browser. |
| 📝 | Full Markdown Editor | Live split-pane preview. Bold, italic, headings, code, links — full syntax. |
| 🔖 | Tags & Notebooks | Organize notes with tags. Instant filter and search across all content. |
| 📦 | Import Laverna Backups | Paste your old Laverna JSON export — all notes migrate in one click. |
| ☁️ | Optional Cloud Sync | Supabase-backed sync (encrypted). Access from any browser. |
| 🌙 | Dark Mode | System preference respected + manual toggle in the header. |
| 📤 | Export to Markdown | Export any note or all notes as .md files. Your data, always portable. |
| ⌨️ | Keyboard Shortcuts | N new note · Ctrl+F search · Esc close panels. |
| 🛡️ | Privacy First | No analytics, no trackers, no ads. |
| 🛠️ | Self-Hostable | MIT license. Deploy to Vercel, Netlify, or your own server in minutes. |
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Framework | Next.js 15 (App Router) + TypeScript |
| Styling | Tailwind CSS + CSS Custom Properties |
| Auth | Supabase Auth (email/password) |
| Database | Supabase Postgres + Row Level Security |
| Encryption | Web Crypto API — AES-256-GCM + PBKDF2 |
| Deployment | Vercel (auto-deploy from main) |
git clone https://github.com/SamoTech/notevo
cd notevo
npm install
cp .env.example .env.localAdd your Supabase credentials to .env.local:
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=https://your-project.supabase.co
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-anon-keynpm run devOpen http://localhost:3000 — that's it.
Migrations live in supabase/migrations/. Apply them via the Supabase CLI:
npx supabase db pushOr copy the SQL from supabase/migrations/ into the Supabase SQL editor manually.
One-click deploy — the fastest way to get your own private Notevo instance:
Set NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL and NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY in the Vercel environment variables panel during setup.
Notevo ships with complete, production-ready legal and informational pages:
| Page | Route | Description |
|---|---|---|
| About | /about |
What Notevo is and how it works |
| Privacy Policy | /privacy |
GDPR · CCPA · COPPA compliant — zero data collection |
| Terms of Service | /terms |
Free-forever commitment · MIT license · no warranty |
| Cookie Policy | /cookies |
No tracking cookies · localStorage only · PECR compliant |
| Sponsor | /sponsor |
Support the project — keep it free for everyone |
Notevo is free — and will stay free forever. But hosting, infra, and development take real time and money.
If Notevo saves you time or protects your privacy, consider supporting it:
→ github.com/sponsors/SamoTech
| Tier | Amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| ☕ Coffee | $3 one-time | Fuels a bug fix |
| ❤️ Monthly | $5 / month | Hosting & infrastructure |
| 🌟 Patron | $20 / month | Your name in the README |
Can't sponsor? Star the repo ⭐ and share it with someone who values privacy. It means a lot.
Notevo will never show ads, sell your data, or add paywalls — no matter what. This is a promise.
PRs are welcome! Here's how to get started:
- Fork the repo and create a feature branch:
git checkout -b feat/my-feature - Make your changes and test locally
- Run
npm run lintandnpm run build— both must pass - Open a PR with a clear description of what changed and why
Issues labelled good first issue are a great starting point.
Migrating from Laverna? Open an issue — making that migration path seamless is a top priority.
See CONTRIBUTING.md for full guidelines.
- Mobile PWA (installable on iOS/Android)
- Note sharing with expiring links
- Folder / notebook hierarchy
- Rich text (WYSIWYG) mode alongside Markdown
- Self-hosted Docker image
- Browser extension for quick capture
Have an idea? Open an issue — community input shapes the roadmap.
MIT — fork it, self-host it, build on it, own it.
See LICENSE for the full text.
Built with ❤️ by Ossama Hashim · notevo-io.vercel.app
Free forever. Private by design.