Dash: Open-Source Encrypted Note-Taking App with Offline Privacy Focus
By
Ollie Efez
Half-baked but well-meaning. A passing snack.
Summary
Dash is an open-source, privacy-focused note-taking app that operates entirely offline with military-grade AES-256-GCM encryption. It keeps all notes on the user's device without cloud storage, tracking, or accounts required, positioning itself as an alternative to Big Tech surveillance. The app features rich block editing capabilities including headers, lists, quotes, and code blocks.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledYour thoughts are being compromised, do you ever get tired of having every move you make be monitored?
Dash, the note-taking app that keeps every thought 100% offline, encrypted and entirely under your control.
Your notes never leave your device.
Military-grade AES-256-GCM encryption - The same security you'd use for sensitive files protects every word.
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