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Reor: Private & Local AI Knowledge Management & Note-Taking App

Reor AI Powered Note Taking App For Windows macos & Linux
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AttributeDetails
NameReor – Local AI Note-Taking & Knowledge Management App
Version v0.2.31
File SizeWindows (.exe): 1.05GB • macOS (.dmg): ~392MB • Linux (.AppImage / .zip): 1.88GB
PlatformsWindows • macOS • Linux
LicenseAGPL-3.0 License (Open Source)
Official RepositoryGitHub/reor
Official SiteReorproject
CategoryAI Note-Taking, Knowledge Management, Personal Knowledge Base (PKM), Local LLM Tools

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Description

Reor is an innovative, AI-driven personal knowledge management app designed specifically for those who prioritize privacy, be they creators, thinkers, students, or professionals.

What sets Reor apart is that everything operates entirely on your device. This means features like vector embeddings, semantic search, RAG-based Q&A, and all of your markdown notes stay secure and local.

Drawing inspiration from popular apps like Obsidian and powered by technologies such as Ollama, Transformers.js, and LanceDB, Reor offers these standout capabilities:

  • Connects related notes through vector similarity to enhance your understanding.
  • Enables a chat feature with a language model that truly grasps your entire knowledge base.
  • Empowers you to find information quickly with its robust semantic search.
  • Includes a local writing assistant to help you articulate your thoughts clearly.
  • Stores all your data offline, eliminating any reliance on cloud services.

If you appreciate software that is fast, private, and designed for local use, Reor is tailor-made for you.

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Reor Private & Local AI Knowledge Management App

Features of Reor: Local AI Knowledge Management App

FeatureDescription
Local AI ModelsWorks with Ollama to download and run LLMs locally, directly inside the app
Automatic Note LinkingEvery note is chunked and embedded into an internal vector database
AI Q&A (Local RAG)Ask questions and receive answers using your notes as context
Semantic SearchFind concepts even if you don’t remember the exact wording
Markdown EditorFull WYSIWYG markdown editing, Obsidian-style
Local StorageNo cloud, no tracking — everything stays offline
Writing AssistantWorld’s first fully local AI writing helper
OpenAI-Compatible APIsOptionally connect to Ollama, Oobabooga, or OpenAI
Instant Ideas ConnectionSidebar automatically reveals related notes as you write
Cross-Platform SupportAvailable for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Notion-like Block EditorPowered by BlockNote — drag blocks, use SideMenuPositioner, FormatToolPositioner & custom nodes
Light & Dark ThemesToggle between modern light and dark modes instantly
Image & Video SupportAdds inline image and video embedding directly into your notes
Hybrid SearchIntelligent search combining semantic + keyword results
Improved Similar Content BarEnhanced SimilarSideBarComponent shows relevant notes for faster navigation

System Requirements

PlatformMinimum Specifications
WindowsWindows 10 or newer, 8 GB RAM
macOSmacOS 11.0 Big Sur or newer
LinuxUbuntu 20.04+ or any modern distro with Node & GTK support

How to Install Reor??

Windows (.exe)

  1. Download the Reor-Windows.exe file
  2. Double-click to launch the installer
  3. Follow the on-screen setup instructions
  4. Start Reor from the desktop or Start Menu

macOS (.dmg)

  1. Download the Reor-macOS.dmg
  2. Open the .dmg file
  3. Drag Reor.app into the Applications folder
  4. Open the app (macOS may require “Open Anyway” in System Settings → Privacy)

Linux

If you’re on Linux, the easiest way to run Reor is using the AppImage package. This requires no installation, no dependencies, and works across almost all Linux distributions.

AppImage (v0.2.26)

Size: 1.8GB
Supported: Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Fedora, Manjaro, Linux Mint & more

1. Download the AppImage
Get the latest package:

Reor_0.2.26.AppImage

2. Make the AppImage executable
Open your terminal and run:

chmod +x Reor_0.2.26.AppImage

3. Run the app

./Reor_0.2.26.AppImage

Ubuntu Zip

  1. Download ubuntu-latest-app.zip
  2. Extract the zip
  3. Open the folder inside your terminal
  4. Run the binary:
  1. ./Reor
  2. Optional: Create a desktop shortcut for easy access
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Conclusion

Reor is not just a note-taking app, it is a private, local-first AI knowledge engine built for power users.
By combining markdown editing, automatic linking, semantic search, and local LLMs, Reor gives you a smarter, faster way to think, write, and organize ideas.

If you want a secure, local, AI-augmented personal knowledge base, Reor is one of the best tools you can install today.

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