Show HN: Colanode, open-source and local-first Slack and Notion alternative

a year ago

Colanode is an all-in-one collaboration platform prioritizing data privacy and control.
Features include real-time chat, rich text pages, customizable databases, and file management.
Designed for individuals and teams, supporting both online and offline work.
Self-hosted model ensures full data control with a polished user experience.
Desktop app connects to multiple servers, each with one or more workspaces.
Changes are saved locally first, then synced to the server for offline access.
Uses CRDTs (via Yjs) for real-time collaboration on pages and database records.
Messages and file operations use simpler database tables without concurrent edits.
Download the desktop app to connect to free beta cloud servers (EU or US).
Self-hosting requires Postgres (with pgvector), Redis, S3-compatible storage, and Docker.
Released under the Apache 2.0 License.

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