https://github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces
TagSpaces is an offline, open source, document manager with tagging support
https://github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces
electron javascript note-taking offline-first open-source self-hosting tagspaces
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TagSpaces is an offline, open source, document manager with tagging support
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces
- Owner: tagspaces
- License: agpl-3.0
- Created: 2012-11-23T17:25:20.000Z (over 12 years ago)
- Default Branch: develop
- Last Pushed: 2025-05-08T08:05:00.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-05-08T09:22:41.027Z (about 1 month ago)
- Topics: electron, javascript, note-taking, offline-first, open-source, self-hosting, tagspaces
- Language: TypeScript
- Homepage: https://www.tagspaces.org
- Size: 122 MB
- Stars: 4,253
- Watchers: 97
- Forks: 438
- Open Issues: 90
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
- License: LICENSE.txt
- Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
- Security: SECURITY.md
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README
[](https://github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces/releases)
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# TagSpaces
**TagSpaces** is a free and open-source platform for organizing, tagging, and managing your local files. It runs completely offline, with no need for cloud services, internet connection, or vendor lock-in. Available for **Windows**, **Linux**, and **macOS**, it also includes a [browser extension](https://github.com/tagspaces/browser-extensions) (Web Clipper) for Firefox, Edge, and Chrome to capture online content as local files.
## 🌐 Learn More
- 🌍 [Website](https://www.tagspaces.org/)
- 📰 [Blog](https://www.tagspaces.org/blog/)
- 📚 [Documentation](https://docs.tagspaces.org/)
- 💬 [Community Forum](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/)
- 🐛 [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces/issues)
---
## 📦 Downloads
Grab the latest release from the [GitHub Releases Page](https://github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces/releases).
Check out the full [changelog](https://www.tagspaces.org/whatsnew/) for recent updates.
---
## 🚀 Features at a Glance
- **File & Folder Management** – Browse, organize, and manage local files in a powerful interface.
- **Tagging System** – Add tags directly into filenames or use sidecar files for metadata storage.
- **Flexible Search** – Filter and find files by name or tags using fuzzy search.
- **Offline First** – 100% offline, serverless, and privacy-focused.
- **Cross-platform** – Runs seamlessly on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- **Note Taking** – Create notes in TXT, Markdown, or HTML.
- **To-Do Support** – Manage task lists using the built-in HTML editor.
- **Media Player** – Play common audio and video formats directly within the app.
- **Web Clipper** – Save web pages or screenshots locally using our browser extension.
---
## 👩💻 Developer Guide
### 🛠️ Technologies
- **Javascript Framework:** [React.js](https://reactjs.org/)
- **User Interface Styling:** [MUI](https://mui.com/)
- **Desktop App Framework:** [Electron](https://electron.atom.io/)
- **Boilerplate:** [Electron React Boilerplate](https://github.com/chentsulin/electron-react-boilerplate)
### 📁 Project Structure
```text
src/
renderer/ # Core application logic
main/ # Electron main process
locales/ # Language translation files
node_modules/ # TagSpaces extension modules
cordova/ # Deprecated Android build
dll/ # Live reload support for development
docker/ # Docker container setup
internals/ # Flow and ESLint configurations
resources/ # Images and build resources
scripts/ # NPM task-related scripts
test/ # Unit and E2E tests
web/ # Assets for web version
```
### ▶️ Running from Source
#### Prerequisites
Install the following tools:
- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/)
- [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/)
- [Git](http://git-scm.org/)
#### Setup Steps
git clone https://github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces.git
cd tagspaces
git checkout develop # or 'master' for stable release
npm install
#### Set Up Local Web Service
Create a .env file in release/app/ with a custom key to avoid conflicts:
The desktop version of the application uses a web service which is running locally as a separate process. The web service is responsible for the search index creation and the generation of the thumbnails for most of the images formats. A key is required in order for the main application to communicate with the web server. It should be generated from webpack script in the `.env` file located in `release/app` folder. This is an example for an .env file.
KEY=a_custom_key
> Having a custom key, ensures that another instance of TagSpaces will not communicate with the web service of the initial instance, since it is always running on the same port.
#### Build & Start
npm run build
npm run start
#### Start in Development Mode
npm run dev
This will start a development server in background, which watches for changes in background and refreshes the application automatically once you have done some changes in the source code.
### 🧪 Testing
Run unit and integration tests:
```bash
npm run test-unit
npm run test-playwright
npm run test-playwright-web
```
### 💻 Packaging the Desktop App
Build native apps for each platform:
```bash
npm run package-win
npm run package-linux
npm run package-mac
npm run package-mac-arm64
```
The commands will create packages for Windows, Linux, Mac OS and Mac OS with the M1 processor respectively.
> ⚠️ Run npm run build before packaging.
### 📱 Android Build (Deprecated)
```bash
npm run version-meta
npm run prepare-cordova
npm run package-android
```
### 🌐 Web Version
Start the web version locally:
npm run run-web
### 🔌 Extend with Custom Viewers & Editors
TagSpaces supports extension modules for opening and editing different file types. Learn more on our [Extensions Page](https://www.tagspaces.org/extensions/).
### 🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please review and sign the [Contributor License Agreement (CLA)](https://www.tagspaces.org/contribute/) before submitting PRs.
## 🌍 Localization
TagSpaces is available in over 20 languages. Help us translate the app by joining our team on [Transifex](https://www.transifex.com/tagspaces/tagspaces/).
## 💡 Ideas & Suggestions
Have an idea or a feature request? Share it on our [community forum](https://tagspaces.discourse.group/c/feature-requests/6) and join the discussion.
## 🐞 Support & Bug Reports
If you encounter a bug or need help, [open an issue](https://github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces/issues) on GitHub.
## ⚠️ Known Limitations
TagSpaces is not optimized for locations with more than 100,000 files.
## 📡 Feeds
- [Blog RSS Feed](http://www.tagspaces.org/blog/rss.xml)
- [GitHub Commits (master)](https://github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces/commits/master.atom)
## 📄 License
TagSpaces is dual-licensed under the [AGPL](LICENSE.txt) (GNU Affero General Public License) v3 for open-source projects and a commercial license for vendors or resellers. Contact us if you're interested in using TagSpaces under different terms.