Siyuan
思源笔记 - 隐私优先的个人知识管理系统，支持 Markdown 排版、块级引用和双向链接
Last Updated
2026-06-16
GitHub Stars
44,470
About Siyuan
Our Verdict
A research agent that is open-source and self-hostable backed by 44.5k GitHub stars. 思源笔记 - 隐私优先的个人知识管理系统，支持 Markdown 排版、块级引用和双向链接.
Features
Detailed Ratings
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Open-source — fully self-hostable and auditable
- Active community with 44.5k GitHub stars
- Content block
- Custom attributes
Cons
- Requires technical setup; less hand-holding than managed alternatives
- Limited third-party reviews and benchmarks
Use Cases
Who Is It For?
Teams and individuals looking for research and information synthesis who value open-source flexibility and control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siyuan?
| <a href="README_zh_CN.md">中文</a> | <a href="README_ja_JP.md">日本語</a> | <a href="README_tr_TR.md">Türkçe</a>
How much does Siyuan cost?
Siyuan is open-source and free to self-host. See https://github.com/siyuan-note/siyuan for installation instructions.
Is Siyuan open source?
Yes — Siyuan is open source with 44.5k stars. The source code is on GitHub at https://github.com/siyuan-note/siyuan.
Who should use Siyuan?
Teams and individuals looking for research and information synthesis who value open-source flexibility and control.
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