OpenNapse - All-In-One Workspace, Zero Tool Switching

From spark to ship: open-source idea-to-project workspace

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Updated Jul 2026 · Added Jul 2026

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What is Opennapse?

OpenNapse is an open-source, local-first workspace that guides ideas from initial spark to shipped project. Built for solo founders, indie hackers, and small technical teams, it offers seven integrated surfaces - capture, dashboard, kanban, notes, graph, focus, and stats - without tool fragmentation. Users maintain full control with browser storage, self-hosting, or optional cloud deployment, keeping all data and AI keys private.

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Key Features of Opennapse

Idea capture with zero friction
Project dashboard with folders
Native kanban board with drag-and-drop
Free-form note writing with linking
Graph view to visualize connections
Focus mode for single-item deep work
Momentum tracking with stats
Browser storage, self-hosting, and cloud options
MIT-licensed open source
Bring your own AI keys (BYOK)

Who Should Use Opennapse?

Solo founders managing idea pipeline to shipping

Indie hackers organizing projects and tasks

Small technical teams collaborating on workflows

Creatives capturing and developing ideas

Productivity-focused individuals tracking momentum

Opennapse: Pros & Cons

✓Pros

Completely free self-hosting option with MIT license
Local-first architecture with full data ownership
Seven integrated surfaces in one continuous workflow
No vendor lock-in; browse and fork the code
Offline-ready with service worker support
Bring your own AI keys for cost control
Native performance without library bloat
ManagedSync and cloud option available

✕Cons

Cloud features still in early access while managed sync and billing rollout
Requires technical setup for self-hosting

Frequently Asked Questions about Opennapse

What is OpenNapse?

OpenNapse is an open-source, local-first workspace for turning ideas into shipped projects, with seven integrated surfaces: capture, dashboard, kanban, notes, graph, focus, and stats.

How much does OpenNapse cost?

OpenNapse is free to self-host (MIT licensed) or use the Cloud Free tier ($0/month in early access). Pro cloud pricing is available but not yet fully detailed.

Can I self-host OpenNapse?

Yes, OpenNapse is MIT-licensed open source and can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure with no restrictions or limits.

What happens to my data with OpenNapse?

You maintain full data ownership and privacy. You can use browser storage, self-host it, or use OpenNapse Cloud while keeping your AI keys private.

Who is OpenNapse designed for?

OpenNapse is built for solo founders, indie hackers, small technical teams, and anyone with more ideas than finished projects.