Quivr

AI

Open-source second brain for knowledge management

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Overview

Quivr is an open-source, self-hostable second brain tool designed to help users store, organize, and retrieve knowledge effortlessly using AI. It supports diverse content formats—including text, PDFs, images, and audio—and integrates with leading LLMs like GPT-4 and Llama for intelligent search, summarization, and question-answering. Users can choose to self-host for full data privacy or use cloud-based deployments, making it flexible for individuals, teams, and businesses. With notebook organization, tagging, and embedding-based searches, Quivr centralizes notes, research, and ideas while delivering AI-driven insights, ideal for those prioritizing data control and smart knowledge management.

Key Features

  • Open-source & self-hostable for data privacy
  • Supports multiple content formats (text, PDFs, images, audio)
  • AI-powered search & summarization with LLM integration
  • Notebook & tag-based organization

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Tool Info

Pricing Free (Open-source; optional cloud hosting)
Category Productivity
Platform AI

Pros

  • Full data control via self-hosting option
  • AI-driven insights and multi-format support

Cons

  • Steeper learning curve for self-hosting setup
  • Limited official support compared to paid tools

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