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Getting Started

Use it in your browser (no install)

Open app.opennapse.com in any modern browser. Everything runs locally in IndexedDB — no account, no sign-up, no server needed. Your data stays in your browser until you decide to sync or export it.

Deploy with Docker

For self-hosted setups, Docker Compose is the fastest path:

git clone https://github.com/Xelson431/OpenNapse.git cd OpenNapse cp .env.example .env docker compose up -d

Open http://localhost:3000 and you are running your own instance. See the self-hosting guide for production setup with HTTPS, backups, and Supabase.

Use OpenNapse Cloud

For managed hosting and early access to cloud features, sign up at app.opennapse.com. The Cloud Free tier includes 10 AI credits per day and BYOK support while hosted sync continues rolling out.

Upgrading to Cloud Pro is aimed at heavier AI usage and future collaboration features as they ship.

First steps

Once OpenNapse is running, here is how to get going:

  • Capture an idea — Hit Space when you are not typing, or click Dump idea.
  • Promote to project — Click "Promote" on any idea and fill in why now, the first step, and done looks like.
  • Plan on the board — Switch to Kanban view and drag tasks across columns.
  • Connect the dots — Use the Graph view to see how ideas, projects, and notes relate.
  • Ship it — Move tasks to Done, mark projects as shipped, and let the Stats view track your momentum.