Open Source Knowledge Management Tools
Knowledge management is the practice of capturing, organizing, connecting, and sharing information so people can find and use it when needed. It helps address scattered notes, duplicated work, lost expertise, and difficulty keeping documentation current. Systems in this area range from personal knowledge bases to shared team repositories, and may support search, structured documents, collaboration, or AI-assisted retrieval.
6 repositories · updated August 27, 2026
book-to-skill: Transform Technical Books into AI Agent Skills
book-to-skill is a Python project that converts technical books, documents, or source collections into structured agent skills. It allows AI agents like GitHub Copilot CLI or Claude Code to load content on demand, providing accurate answers without hallucination. This tool optimizes learning and reference by distilling complex information into an easily queryable format.
Athena-Public: Your Local-First Agentic PKM for Smarter AI Decisions
Athena-Public is a powerful local-first agentic Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) system designed to enhance your decision-making. It provides persistent memory, structured reasoning, and governed AI agents that operate across various Large Language Models. This unique approach allows you to own your data and context, while renting the intelligence from any LLM.
agent-memory: A Standalone Memory System for AI Coding Agents
agent-memory is a standalone memory system designed for AI coding agents, addressing the common problem of agents "forgetting" context between sessions. It provides a structured, four-layer pipeline for capturing, consolidating, and disclosing knowledge. This system ensures agents always start with relevant context, eliminating the need for manual keyword-dependent retrieval.
Docs: Collaborative Note-Taking, Wiki, and Documentation Platform
Docs is an open-source, real-time collaborative editor designed to help teams write, organize, and share knowledge efficiently. Built with Django and React, it offers a robust alternative to tools like Notion or Google Docs, emphasizing data ownership and self-hosting capabilities. It empowers public organizations, companies, and open communities to manage their knowledge collaboratively.
Rocketnotes: AI-Powered Markdown Editor for Local and Cloud Knowledge Management
Rocketnotes is an innovative AI-powered markdown editor designed for efficient knowledge management. It allows users to leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) with their documents, offering both 100% local and cloud deployment options. This versatile tool integrates advanced features like semantic search, AI chat, and agentic archiving to enhance productivity and organization.
Obsidian Model Viewer: Embed 3D Models in Your Obsidian Vault
Obsidian Model Viewer is a powerful plugin that integrates interactive 3D models directly into your Obsidian vault. Utilizing Google's <model-viewer> component, it enables seamless viewing and embedding of glTF/GLB files within your notes. This enhances your knowledge base by allowing you to visualize complex 3D data alongside your text.