Colanode is an open-source, local-first collaboration platform designed as a privacy-focused alternative to tools like Slack and Notion. It combines real-time messaging, document creation, and database management into a single unified workspace. The local-first architecture ensures that users can continue working offline, with changes syncing to the server once a connection is re-established.
The platform supports self-hosting via Docker and Kubernetes, giving organizations full ownership of their data. It features real-time collaboration on documents using CRDTs, a block-based editor, and flexible database views, making it suitable for both personal knowledge management and team project coordination.
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Colanode is an all-in-one platform for easy collaboration, built to prioritize your data privacy and control. Designed with a local-first approach, it helps teams communicate, organize, and manage projects—whether online or offline. With Colanode, you get the flexibility of modern collaboration tools, plus the peace of mind that comes from owning your data.
Built for both individuals and teams, Colanode adapts to your needs, whether you're running a small project, managing a team, or collaborating across an entire organization. With its self-hosted model, you retain full control over your data while enjoying a polished, feature-rich experience.
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Colanode includes a client app (web or desktop) and a self-hosted server. You can connect to multiple servers with a single app, each containing one or more workspaces for different teams or projects. After logging in, you pick a workspace to start collaborating—sending messages, editing pages, or updating database records.
All changes you make are saved to a local SQLite database first and then synced to the server. A background process handles this synchronization so you can keep working even if your computer or the server goes offline. Data reads also happen locally, ensuring immediate access to any content you have permissions to view.
Colanode relies on Conflict-free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs) - powered by Yjs (https://docs.yjs.dev/) - to allow real-time collaboration on entries like pages or database records. This means multiple people can edit at the same time, and the system gracefully merges everyone's updates. Deletions are also tracked as specialized transactions. Messages and file operations don't support concurrent edits and use simpler database tables.
The easiest way to start using Colanode is through our web app, accessible instantly at app.colanode.com (https://app.colanode.com). Simply log in to get started immediately, without any installation. Please note, the web app is currently in early preview and under testing; you may encounter bugs or compatibility issues in certain browsers.
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