Jotty

Jotty (branded jotty·page) is a lightweight, self-hosted web application for managing personal checklists and rich-text Markdown notes. It stores content in plain Markdown and JSON files, provides optional PGP encryption, and is designed for simple Docker-based deployment.

Key Features

• Checklists with drag-and-drop reordering, progress bars, categories, Kanban-style project boards and time-tracking options.
• Rich-text WYSIWYG notes editor (TipTap) with full Markdown support and syntax highlighting.
• File-based storage: notes and metadata are kept as Markdown and JSON files in a single data directory (no external database required).
• PGP-based encryption and decryption support for user data.
• REST API with authenticated access for programmatic integration and automation.
• User management and admin panel with session tracking, SSO/OIDC support and MFA options.
• Customisable UI: built-in themes, custom themes, and custom emojis/icons.
• Docker-ready packaging and a published container image for straightforward deployment.

Use Cases

• Personal knowledge and task management: local-first notes and checklist management for individuals who prefer file-based storage.
• Small teams or private instances: shared checklists and notes behind an organization-controlled deployment with SSO integration.
• Migration / backup scenarios: users who want readable Markdown files on disk for portability, versioning and backups.

Limitations and Considerations

• File-based storage may be less suitable for very large datasets or high-concurrency multi-tenant deployments compared to a dedicated database-backed system.
• PGP encryption is powerful but requires users to manage keys correctly; losing keys can render data inaccessible.
• No official native mobile apps documented; mobile access relies on the web UI and responsive design.

Jotty is a pragmatic, privacy-conscious option for people and small teams who want readable, file-backed notes and checklists with encryption and easy Docker deployment. It emphasizes simplicity, portability and self-hosting while trading off scalability features found in database-backed platforms.