
If you use Joplin and have hundreds of notes, keyword search often isn't enough.
You remember the idea but not the exact words.

This is a desktop app that lets you search by concept. Type what you mean and it
finds the notes that actually match.

**How it works:**

1. Connect — the app reads your local Joplin SQLite database.
2. Index — your notes are embedded using a small AI model (~130 MB, downloaded once on first run).
3. Search — type a question or idea. Results rank by meaning, not keyword matches.
4. Auto-updates — new and edited notes are picked up automatically within about 15 seconds.

> Everything runs on your machine. No cloud, no telemetry, no GPU needed. Works fully
> offline after the one-time model download. The app is read-only — it never modifies
> your Joplin database or notes.
> [Source code is public on GitHub](https://github.com/dimaginar/joplin-smart-search)
> if you want to verify that yourself.

**Requirements:** Joplin Desktop installed and synced.



Migrating from Microsoft OneNote to Joplin is doable, but the execution can feel pretty complex.

There's a solid migration tool out there, but the many requirements make it easy to run into blockers before you even get started.

This **Readiness Tool** runs first to audit your Windows setup and ensure a successful migration.

## How it works

- **Scan** — Audits your OneNote version, COM automation, and dependencies.
- **Fix** — Provides clear instructions if a setting or version is incorrect.
- **Ready** — Once everything is green, you can migrate with confidence.

## What it checks

- Joplin Desktop installation
- Windows 10/11 compatibility
- OneNote Desktop (not the Store version) + working COM automation
- Microsoft Word + working COM automation
- OneNote "Sync-on-close" settings
- Notebook status (checks for local copies, not "cloud stubs")

The actual migration runs through [onenote-md-exporter](https://github.com/alxnbl/onenote-md-exporter), a free open-source console application. The  **Readiness Tool**  includes guidance on where to get it and how to use it.

> The tool is read-only. It doesn't touch your notes, files, or system settings.
> Source code is public on GitHub if you want to verify that yourself.




Automatically organize your photo and video library by date, event, or camera. Runs locally — your files stay on your machine.

## Features

- Organize by date, camera, or event
- Detects duplicates
- Cross-platform (Linux/Windows)
- Privacy-first local processing

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## About the Author

**Peter van Barneveld** is a Group Innovation Manager exploring practical paths to digital autonomy. He tests what actually works in real daily use. His approach: figure it out, document the journey, share honest results.

Connect with Peter on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-van-barneveld-foresight-innovation-catalyst/) or join the discussion on [r/Dimaginar](https://www.reddit.com/r/Dimaginar/).

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