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kb

Organize and quickly access notes, cheatsheets, and guides from the command line with filtering, syntax highlighting, regex search, and Git sync capabilities.

kb is a minimalist command-line knowledge base manager designed for developers, students, and professionals who need rapid access to organized information. It solves the frustration of searching through scattered notes by providing a clean, text-based system to collect, organize, and retrieve knowledge.

Core Features:

  • Quick collection and organization: Add, edit, view, and delete notes, guides, cheatsheets, and procedures with ease
  • Flexible filtering: Search by title, category, tags, and metadata to find exactly what you need
  • Multiple file support: Manage both text and non-text files (images, PDFs, videos)
  • Advanced searching: Use regex patterns and grep functionality to search through your entire knowledge base
  • Syntax highlighting: View code snippets and technical content with proper formatting
  • Template management: Create and apply templates to maintain consistent note structure
  • Import/Export: Backup and share your entire knowledge base
  • Git synchronization: Collaborate with others and version control your knowledge base

Whether you're managing penetration testing procedures, technical documentation, coding snippets, or study materials, kb provides an intuitive terminal interface that keeps your knowledge organized and instantly accessible.

Install

Pip
$ pip install -U
Pip
$ pip install -r
Pip
$ pip install --upgrade
Pip
$ pip install attrs

Features

JSON outputScriptable

Shell features

Syntax highlighting

Media

Pros

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  • Organize and access notes, cheatsheets, and guides from the command line.
  • Supports filtering, regex search, and syntax highlighting.
  • Includes Git sync capabilities for knowledge base synchronization.
  • Can manage templates for consistent note-taking.

Cons

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  • While it supports non-text files, its primary focus is text-based notes.

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