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QOwnNotes: An Open Source Markdown Notepad and To-Do List Manager

QOwnNotes is a versatile open-source note-taking application that supports plain-text file management and is equipped with markdown features. Available on various platforms including GNU/Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows, QOwnNotes seamlessly integrates with the ownCloud or Nextcloud notes applications. This functionality allows users to jot down ideas and later access or edit them from mobile devices or the ownCloud web service, ensuring your notes are always within reach. The application saves notes as plain text files, which can be easily synchronized using the ownCloud sync client, or other services like Dropbox, Syncthing, Seafile, or BitTorrent Sync.

Key Features of QOwnNotes

Flexible selection of note folders, allowing multiple folders for better organization.
Advanced substring search with highlighted results makes finding notes easy.
Customizable keyboard shortcuts for efficient operation.
Real-time monitoring of external changes, automatically reloading notes or lists as needed.
Version restoration from your ownCloud server for both existing and trashed notes.
Diff dialog displays changes between current notes and externally modified ones.
Markdown syntax highlighting and preview mode enhance text formatting.
Note titles are derived from the first line of the note, with automatic renaming if changed.
Fully compatible with ownCloud’s mobile applications and web interface.
Unlimited note folders with selective sync option using ownCloud’s features.
Integration with ownCloud’s task management or other CalDAV servers for task synchronization.
Built-in encryption options (AES-256) as well as support for custom methods like Keybase.io and PGP.
Supports a visually appealing dark mode theme.
Enhanced theming capabilities for markdown syntax highlighting.
Drag-and-drop interface allows for customizable panel placement (dockable and floatable).
Compatibility with freedesktop theme icons, ensuring a native look with preferred themes.
Hierarchical note tagging and subfolder support for better organization.
Options for sharing notes through your ownCloud server.
Portable version available for USB stick use.
Import functionality for Evernote notes simplifies transitions.
Multilingual support including English, German, French, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Dutch, and Spanish.

Recent Updates and Developments

The OBS packages for Debian 12 and Debian Unstable have been updated to utilize CMake and Qt6, as CDBS support for qmake is no longer available post-Debian 12.
For comprehensive installation guidance, please visit the Debian Installation Page.
Enhanced attachment handling allows for automatic detection of certain file formats based on patterns.
Expanded Korean translations are now available, thanks to contributor venusgirl.