AFFiNE
A local-first workspace that combines block-based docs, an infinite whiteboard and database views in one app.GetMIT AND MPL-2.0
Vasa
Local-first infinite canvas for macOS where notes, images, links, audio, video and ink share one zoomable board.
Apache-2.0 · Free download · Downloads from github.com
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Open source
- Source
- GitHub
- timurverevkin
- Verified
- 2026
About Vasa
Vasa is a canvas for people who organise research by spreading it out. You place text, sticky notes, images, links, audio, video, YouTube embeds and freehand ink on a pannable, zoomable board, and cards snap to each other with alignment guides. Each project is a single file, and the library lives in a Vasa Library folder under Documents. It suits people who otherwise collect this kind of material across browser tabs, folders and sticky-note apps.
It requires macOS 14 or later on Apple silicon; the release notes say Apple silicon only. The README does not mention notarization, so do not assume the DMG is notarized. Caveats: the README lists some AI provider workflows as still being wired up. AI features are opt-in and use a provider key that you set in Settings.
Information
- Source code
- timurverevkin/Vasa
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Website
- github.com
- Download
- github.com
- Category
- Productivity
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- github.com/timurverevkin/Vasa
- github.com/timurverevkin/Vasa/blob/main/LICENSE
- github.com/timurverevkin/Vasa/releases/latest
- icon.png: Timur Verevkin. Apache-2.0; upstream app icon, trademarks retained.
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