Vault

Vault is a free desktop application designed to help you save, organize, and instantly retrieve your links, notes, and images—all right on your computer. Unlike many modern productivity apps that rely on cloud services, Vault puts privacy first by working entirely offline: everything you add remains stored locally and securely on your device. With its open-source MIT-licensed codebase, Vault invites trust and transparency, making it a perfect choice for users who value both control and privacy in their digital lives.

Vault supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, ensuring a seamless experience regardless of your operating system. For users who want to capture content quickly while browsing the internet, Vault also includes a browser extension, making it easy to save web links, snippets, or images with a single click, whether you’re using Chrome, Firefox, or another popular browser.

Organization is at the heart of Vault. Users can sort and group their items in folders, create multiple “vaults” or databases for different projects or topics, and enjoy instant search capability that makes finding your content effortless—even with a large collection. The intuitive drag-and-drop interface simplifies organizing and categorizing your information. Vault natively supports Markdown, allowing you to format notes and texts for better clarity or technical documentation.

Importing and exporting your data is straightforward. You can bring in data from browsers like Chrome or export your Vault database for backup or migration. Because Vault is designed to work offline and requires no sign-up or internet connection, your data never leaves your device unless you choose to export it.

Additionally, Vault analyzes metadata from saved items, making it easier to identify content at a glance. Image saving is lossless, ensuring your archived images retain their original quality. With Vault, you will never see advertisements, nor will you face any hidden charges now or in the future—the tool is completely free as well as open source.

Power users and developers alike can appreciate the project’s openness. Vault is hosted on GitHub, where anyone can audit, contribute, or suggest enhancements to the codebase. Whether you are looking for a tool to collect work research, maintain a private digital archive, or simply keep your notes organized without surveillance or spam, Vault delivers a robust, privacy-focused solution. Vault’s lightweight footprint and cross-platform compatibility make it ideal for professionals, students, creators, and privacy-conscious individuals who want total control over their digital information.