Documentation
Install walkthroughs, the note editor, search, assistant settings, organizing notes and troubleshooting are all on the documentation site.
If the docs site is down, use the GitHub README and issues.
Getting started
Download an installer from the Download page and run it. There is no vault-folder picker on first launch: notes live in a local SQLite database under the OS app data directory for com.grimoire.app. Export to Markdown from the app when you want plain files for backup or sync.
First-run tips, storage paths, uninstall behaviour and day-two workflows are in Getting started and Vault & data.
AI assistant
The default assistant runs through Ollama on your machine (usually localhost:11434), not a Grimoire-hosted model API. Whether it reads your notes depends on in-app settings you control.
Model setup, retrieval options and UI behavior are in the AI assistant docs.
Privacy & your data
There is no Grimoire cloud for your notes. They stay in local app data (SQLite and LanceDB) under your control. The few things that touch the network, such as Wikipedia catalogue downloads, Ollama model pulls, the opt-in update check and help or bug-report links, only run when you start them. The four doors on the homepage list them.
Storage layout and the full privacy discussion: Vault & data and Privacy & security.
Bugs & feature ideas
Use the bug report page to pre-fill version and platform when reporting from the app, or open an issue on GitHub. Discussions and contributions are welcome on the repository.
Quick answers
Is Grimoire really free?
Yes. Grimoire is free and open source under the GNU GPL v3.
Where is my data stored?
On your machine under the OS app data directory for com.grimoire.app (SQLite notes plus LanceDB indexes)—not on Grimoire’s servers, and not a vault folder you pick at setup. Export to Markdown when you want portable files. See Vault & data in the documentation for paths and backup ideas.
How do I report a bug or request a feature?
Use the bug report page when coming from the app, or open an issue on GitHub. I welcome contributions and feedback.