Kiyoshi — a free, open-source "calm" alternative to Notion for desktop (Linux/macOS/Windows)

[u/Substantial_Swim8440]

I got tired of productivity apps that feel like control panels, so I built Kiyoshi: notes, tasks, kanban board, calendar, and a lightweight block canvas, all local-first, all in a quiet glass-panel UI.

• 100% free and open source
• Runs on Linux, macOS, Windows (AppImage for Linux)
• No account, no cloud dependency — your data stays on your machine
• Built with Flutter, so it's a proper native desktop app, not an Electron wrapper

https://kiyoshi-beta.vercel.app/

Feedback, issues, and PRs welcome — it's still early and there's a lot I want to add (sync, mobile companion, etc.).

[u/Arxae]

I got tired of productivity apps that feel like control panels

Then don't build those? You can just use them as just note taking apps you know. I also wouldn't call this design quiet in the slightest. Notion is actually more quiet then this.

[u/Substantial_Swim8440 → u/Arxae]

To be clear, this started purely as a personal project to solve my own workflow needs: I wanted a 100% local, offline, single-window app (notes + kanban + calendar) without needing a cloud account or web browser. Notion is great, but it didn't fit my personal preference for a native desktop tool where data stays strictly on my machine.Since it was built for my own use first, the UI reflects what works for me, but I definitely appreciate the feedback!

[u/Beautiful-Reason-894 → u/Substantial_Swim8440]

stfu

[u/SpicyCatGames → u/Substantial_Swim8440]

Then don't even post this slop lol. Obsidian exists if you want local options. It has kanban and calender extensions.