# GitNote (open-source notes app)

> GitNote is a free, open-source notes app for Android. Take note, using a git backend. It has 160 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid.

Android note app with real file. Can be sync with git providers such as Github * create/open/clone repositories * notes search (global and from specific folder) * grid view * tree view * edit view * private repo (SSH and HTTPS) * remote sync * time based sort

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/wiiznokes/gitnote |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin |
| GitHub stars | 160 |
| License | GPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/io.github.wiiznokes.gitnote/ (package io.github.wiiznokes.gitnote) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | not linked |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Notes & to-do |
| Latest release | 26.08.1 (Aug 5, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 25, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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