No baggage, no migration. Choose a Mental Model and get types, forms, views, and validation instantly. Structured knowledge in under 3 minutes.
SemPKM ships with Mental Models — think of them as domain kits: pre-built bundles that give you types, forms, views, and validation from the first minute. No blank-page syndrome, no spending hours setting up your system before you can use it. Pick a model, and you're ready.
Each model installs a complete system — types, properties, forms, views, and validation rules. Combine models or customize later.
7 types — Notes, Projects, Tasks, Events, Milestones, Concepts, People
A general-purpose starter for personal knowledge management. Capture notes, plan projects, track tasks, and link everything together with typed relationships. Best for: anyone who wants structure without overcommitting to a methodology.
4 types — Contacts, Companies, Interactions, Deals
Track relationships and opportunities in a private, self-hosted CRM. Every meeting, email, and deal is linked to the people and companies involved — with full history and timeline views. Best for: freelancers, networkers, and anyone managing professional relationships.
5 types — Fleeting → Literature → Permanent → Structure notes
The Zettelkasten method, enforced by schema. Notes progress through stages — from quick captures to permanent, interconnected knowledge atoms. Provenance chains track where each idea came from. Best for: writers, thinkers, and anyone building long-term knowledge.
5 types — Papers, Claims, Evidence, Arguments, Research Questions
For academics and researchers who need to track claims, supporting evidence, and argumentation chains. Spot unsupported claims, trace evidence back to sources, and build reproducible knowledge structures. Best for: researchers, analysts, and anyone working with evidence-based reasoning.
30+ types — OKRs, Business Model Canvas, decision & strategy matrices
Plan strategy with structured frameworks: objectives and key results, canvases, and scoring matrices — each rendered with its own dedicated view. Best for: founders, product managers, and strategic planners.
12 types — Pillars, Value Goals, Projects, Reviews
The PPV productivity method. Align projects to life pillars and value goals, then track weekly through yearly reviews with pillar scoring. Best for: anyone running a structured personal review practice.
Browse the model catalog and install one that matches your workflow. Types, forms, views, and validation appear instantly — no setup required.
A 3-minute interactive walkthrough shows you how to create objects, fill forms, navigate views, and explore the graph. Hands-on, not just reading.
Pick a type from your kit and fill in the form. SemPKM validates every field, suggests relationships, and puts your object on the graph immediately.
Switch between table view, card view, and graph view to see your knowledge from different angles. Filter, sort, and group — your data is already queryable.
No plugins to install, no configuration to tweak. These ship with every SemPKM instance.
Define your types and SemPKM generates forms with validation, hints, and constraints automatically. No manual form building.
See your knowledge as a sortable table, visual card grid, or navigable graph. Switch views with a click — same data, different perspectives.
Every change is an immutable event. See who changed what, when, and why. Undo anything, any time — your knowledge is never lost.
Drag objects onto an infinite surface. Arrange ideas visually, flip between detail and layout, think in two dimensions alongside your structured data.
Mount your knowledge base as a folder. Browse and edit Markdown files with typed frontmatter in your favorite text editor — changes sync automatically.
Your data never leaves your machine. Install with a single Docker command, export anytime, and inspect every line of source code.
Explore the live demo, self-host with a single Docker command, or read the user guide.