Kuku: open source

Kuku is an open-source, local-first second brain designed for the AI era, emphasizing user control and privacy. It stores knowledge in plain Markdown files, making it portable and easy to manage across different tools and setups. Kuku enhances knowledge management with features like wikilinks, backlinks, graph visualization, powerful search, and AI-assisted editing with reviewable diffs. This combination allows users to build a personalized, interconnected knowledge base that remains accessible and adaptable, whether self-hosted or integrated with various AI models. Unlike proprietary note-taking apps or ephemeral AI chat services, Kuku prioritizes data ownership and flexibility, making it ideal for power users, researchers, and those seeking a customizable, offline knowledge system.