What is Journal-cli?
journal-cli is an open-source command line journaling application written in Rust. It provides a quick and easy way to journal or diary from the terminal or command prompt without needing a graphical interface.
Some key features of journal-cli include:
- Simple intuitive syntax to add, edit, read, and search journal entries
- Stores entries locally as plain text files organized by date
- Customizable daily reminders to prompt writing
- Secure - entries are stored only on your device
- Portable - works on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Backed up via Git or synced with cloud storage
- Minimal setup required, great for command line users
If you're looking for a straightforward personal journaling solution focused on privacy, that doesn't require logging into an online service or app, journal-cli is a great self-hosted option to consider. The text-based storage makes it easy to maintain a long-term journal. Advanced users can leverage scripting and automation around journal-cli for things like statistical analysis on their entries over time.