New Features: - Multi-Device Sync with deletion tracking (prevents zombie notes) - Server deletion via swipe gesture with confirmation dialog - E-Tag performance optimization (~150ms vs 3s for no-change syncs) - Markdown Auto-Sync toggle (unified Export + Auto-Import) - Manual Markdown sync button for performance control - Server-Restore modes (Merge/Replace/Overwrite) Technical Implementation: - DeletionTracker model with JSON persistence - Intelligent server checks with E-Tag caching - Deletion-aware download logic - Two-stage swipe deletion with Material Design dialog - Automatic Markdown import during sync - YAML frontmatter scanning for robust file deletion Thanks to Thomas from Bielefeld for reporting the multi-device sync issue! Compatible with: v1.2.0-v1.3.0
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Simple Notes Sync 📝
Minimalist offline notes with auto-sync to your own server
📱 APK Download · 📖 Documentation · 🚀 Quick Start
🌍 Languages: Deutsch · English
📱 Screenshots
✨ Highlights
- 📝 Offline-first - Works without internet
- 🔄 Auto-sync - Home WiFi only (15/30/60 min)
- 🔒 Self-hosted - Your data stays with you (WebDAV)
- 💾 Local backup - Export/Import as JSON file
- 🖥️ Desktop integration - Markdown export for VS Code, Typora, etc.
- 🔋 Battery-friendly - ~0.2-0.8% per day
- 🎨 Material Design 3 - Dark mode & dynamic colors
➡️ Complete feature list: FEATURES.en.md
🚀 Quick Start
1. Server Setup (5 minutes)
git clone https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync.git
cd simple-notes-sync/server
cp .env.example .env
# Set password in .env
docker compose up -d
➡️ Details: Server Setup Guide
2. App Installation (2 minutes)
- Download APK
- Install & open
- ⚙️ Settings → Configure server:
- URL:
http://YOUR-SERVER-IP:8080/(base URL only!) - User:
noteuser - Password: (from .env)
- WiFi: (your network name)
- URL:
- Test connection → Enable auto-sync
- Done! 🎉
➡️ Detailed guide: QUICKSTART.en.md
📚 Documentation
| Document | Content |
|---|---|
| QUICKSTART.en.md | Step-by-step installation |
| FEATURES.en.md | Complete feature list |
| BACKUP.en.md | Backup & restore guide |
| DESKTOP.en.md | Desktop integration (Markdown) |
🛠️ Development
cd android
./gradlew assembleStandardRelease
➡️ Build guide: DOCS.en.md
🤝 Contributing
Contributions welcome! See CONTRIBUTING.md
📄 License
MIT License - see LICENSE
v1.2.1 · Built with ❤️ using Kotlin + Material Design 3



