Reor

What it does

As you write, Reor surfaces older notes that are semantically related, so material you wrote months ago comes back without you having linked or tagged it, and you can ask questions across the whole set. The editor is Obsidian-like Markdown and everything - notes and processing - stays on your machine unless you deliberately point it at a cloud model. Indexing takes longer as the vault grows.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineNot required
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineNo

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

Reor FAQ

Is Reor free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use Reor?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does Reor work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use Reor commercially?

The licence is AGPL-3.0. Using it commercially is fine, but if you distribute something built on it you may be required to release that under the same licence. Keep it internal, or check before distributing.

Is Reor still maintained?

No. The project is archived on GitHub, so there will be no further features or bug fixes. It may work today, but nothing will be repaired when it breaks.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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