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Turn files, writing and plans intoa library you truly own.

Knora One is a local-first desktop workspace for knowledge and assets. Write Markdown, preview rich file formats, organize structured libraries and manage todo lists without giving up control of your data.

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  • macOS and Windows
  • Multiple local libraries
  • Your assets never leave your library
⌂　Libraries
Search library names, summaries or groups▣ New group＋ New library

Library overview

All library groups · 5 groups · 10 libraries

All groups 10 libraries 280 assets
Groups5GlobalLibraries10All groupsAssets280Text / image / mediaUpdates10Music
▱　LibrariesGroups / All groups
10 libraries
All 10Life 1Writing 1Media 2Learning 3Default group 3

Journal

Daily notes, thoughts and moments preserved as a personal timeline.

▱ Life 26 07-21 14:53

Publishing

Ideas, drafts and published work from first spark to final copy.

▱ Writing 15 07-21 15:18

Music

Imported albums, tracks and original audio files in one collection.

▱ Media 89 07-20 18:07

Movies

Films, series and documentaries organized as local assets.

▱ Media 1 07-20 14:51

Reading notes

Highlights, reflections and reviews that remain easy to revisit.

▱ Learning 25 07-22 11:23

Books

E-books, papers and references in a focused collection.

▱ Learning 17 07-22 11:00

Fog Harbor

An original mystery novel built as a long-form writing project.

▱ Learning 9 07-20 14:34

1 / 3Groups, metrics, filters and rich library cards share one focused surface.

WHAT'S INSIDE

One desktop workspace for knowledge, assets and plans

From a quick note to a long-running research library, Knora One brings writing, imports, previews, metadata and task planning into a coherent desktop experience.

Markdown writing and attachments

A focused editor for long-form writing and research, with pasted images, local attachments and automatic local saves.

Rich previews for real-world files

Preview images, SVG, PDF, EPUB, Office documents, audio, video, fonts, source code and archives directly inside an asset.

Todo lists as first-class assets

Manage nested tasks, status, priorities, labels, recurring schedules and multiple reminders, then review everything in a global task center.

Multiple libraries and external file sync

Switch between independent .library folders. There is no built-in cloud sync; quit the app before a third-party tool transfers a complete library to another device.

Local first and offline writable

Original files, the database, thumbnails and derived caches stay in your library. Licensed desktop work continues offline.

Structured templates and fields

Give different asset types repeatable fields and writing structures so a growing library remains consistent over time.

Trash and durable workspace state

Deleted assets move to Trash, while window state, reading progress and editing preferences remain with the local library.

A clear data boundary

Knora One servers process accounts, orders and license verification. They do not receive or store your personal assets.

A lifetime desktop license

One purchase unlocks the complete desktop writing and library workflow without artificial limits on local assets or devices.

DESKTOP
macOS / Windows
Desktop
FORMATS
Office / EPUB / SVG
File previews
LOCAL
.library
Source of truth
LICENSE
License / Updates
Server boundary
PRODUCT

One workspace.
One durable library.

Knora One is designed around the real Qt desktop workflow—not a collection of disconnected web-style panels. Every surface begins with your local library.

  • A desktop workspaceNavigation, asset tree, tabs, document surface and tools stay connected.
  • Files stay understandableA .library folder keeps metadata, the database and original files together.
  • Tasks live with knowledgeTodo lists use the same asset tree instead of becoming another isolated app.
KNORAONE.LIBRARYYou own the folder
library.jsonLibrary identity and structure
libra_space.dbLocal SQLite metadata
managed_assetsOriginal files and previews
library = ~/Documents/KnoraOne.library
NEW ASSET TYPETODO LIST

Release plan

Tasks are saved locally beside the rest of your project.

⌄Ship the next release68%
○Record feature walkthroughToday
○Prepare release notesAug 21
TEMPLATES

Give every collection a durable structure.

Templates turn recurring asset types into consistent fields and writing structures. Reuse them across notes, media, projects and release records.

Explore templates
NOTE
Evergreen noteTopic · Sources · Quotes · Conclusion
ASSET
Asset intakeSource · License · Usage · Related work
PROJECT
Project libraryContext · Files · Progress · Review
RESEARCH
Research recordQuestion · Hypothesis · Evidence · Finding
DOC
Release notesVersion · Changes · Builds · Checksums
LOG
Work logTimeline · Decisions · Tasks · Outcome
PRICING

Honest pricing, clear boundaries

Knora One currently offers a lifetime desktop license. Our service stores account, order and licensing records—not your library content.

Download and evaluateInstall the desktop app and see whether its local library workflow fits you.
¥0Free evaluation
Download the app
  • Local library folders
  • Markdown editing and templates
  • Local import and rich previews
  • Your assets are never stored on our servers
  • A license unlocks full write access
Lifetime license
Lifetime desktop licenseOne purchase permanently unlocks the complete desktop experience.
Live priceOne-time purchase
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  • No artificial asset limit
  • No workspace limit
  • No license-level device limit
  • Complete local library support
  • Libraries remain ordinary, copyable local folders
Manage file sync yourselfKnora One has no built-in cloud sync or live collaboration. Cross-device transfer is handled by a third-party tool you choose.
Your choiceSync strategy
Read the guide
  • Your local library is the source of truth
  • Knora One does not host your assets
  • File transfer—not database synchronization
  • Transfer the complete .library folder
  • Open one library on only one device at a time

For multiple devices, quit Knora One before a third-party tool transfers the complete .library folder, then wait until it is fully available locally before opening it elsewhere. Provider names are examples, not certified integrations or compatibility guarantees.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Choose the right desktop build

Choose Apple silicon or Intel for macOS. The Windows build supports 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11.

macOSARM64

Apple silicon

For Macs with M1, M2, M3, M4 and later Apple silicon

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macOSX64

Intel

For Macs powered by an Intel processor

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WindowsX64

Windows

For 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11

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