Note-taking application with offline-first architecture
Core Idea: Inkdrop is a markdown-based note-taking application built with Electron, React, and CouchDB/PouchDB technologies that emphasizes offline-first functionality with cloud synchronization.
Key Elements
- Architecture: Uses Electron for desktop apps, with mobile versions also available
- Database Structure:
- Uses dual database system (local PouchDB on device, remote CouchDB in cloud)
- Bidirectional synchronization between devices
- Support for conflict resolution
- Key Features:
- Markdown-based note-taking
- Two-factor authentication (added in v5.1.0 beta)
- Cross-platform support (desktop and mobile)
- Plugin system for extensibility
- Offline-first functionality
Development History
- Has undergone significant performance improvements, especially for Windows users
- Optimized package size from 542MB to 420MB by bundling dependencies
- Implemented MCP (Machine-Callable Program) server for AI interactions with notes
Technical Implementation Details
- Uses webpack to bundle dependencies for improved performance
- Handles native modules (fs-admin, fs-events, level-down) carefully
- Mobile implementation uses SQLite as backend database
- Desktop implementation uses level-down as backend storage engine
Connections
- Related Concepts: CouchDB (cloud database), PouchDB (local database implementation), Electron (app framework)
- Broader Context: Offline-First Applications (architectural pattern), Note-Taking Apps (application category)
- Applications: Knowledge Management Systems (practical use case)
- Components: MCP Server (AI integration component)
References
- Developer documentation and videos
- Application version 5.1.0 beta notes
#note-taking #offline-first #electron #couchdb #pouchdb
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