DailyNote – A calendar-first personal journal with one entry per day

Summary: DailyNote is a personal journal app centered on a calendar interface that limits users to one entry per day. It emphasizes finished thoughts by reducing note overload and supports local-first storage with end-to-end encryption and optional syncing.

What it does

DailyNote enforces a single daily journal entry accessed through a calendar interface, encouraging users to complete thoughts and revisit past notes. Notes are stored locally, encrypted end-to-end by default, and can be optionally synced.

Who it's for

It is designed for individuals seeking a simple, date-anchored journaling tool that complements existing knowledge bases without overwhelming users with fragmented notes.

Why it matters

By limiting entries to one per day and using a calendar as the primary interface, DailyNote reduces fragmented note-taking and promotes thoughtful, continuous journaling with privacy ensured through encryption.