Your clean, offline productivity haven.
Manage projects, tasks, docs, and files — entirely on your machine. No cloud. No subscription.
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Built for real work.
Dark and light mode. Compact, focused interface. Your workspace, your way.
What is FlowDesk?
FlowDesk is a clean, native desktop productivity application built with Avalonia UI. It is designed to be a personal, local-first workspace to manage your projects, tasks, documents, and files seamlessly without requiring an internet connection.
Private & Local First
All your data is stored locally in an open SQLite database. No telemetry, no forced cloud sync, no tracking.
Local Network Collaboration
Automatically discover and collaborate with team members on your Wi-Fi or LAN via UDP and SignalR.
Native & Standalone
Built with .NET 10.0 for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Native performance without web framework bloat.
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Private & Local Workspaces
Work solo in a Private Workspace or open your workspace to your local network (LAN).
The Omnibar
Lightning-fast navigation. Press Ctrl+K to instantly search projects, documents, or tasks without touching your mouse.
Kanban Boards
Visualize your work with built-in Kanban boards. Move tasks from To-Do to Done in milliseconds since everything runs locally.
Distraction-Free Editor
Write notes and docs with complete focus. Our minimalist editor features a clean dual-pane reading and writing mode.
Network Auto-Discovery
Automatically discover active Local Workspaces on your Wi-Fi or LAN via UDP Broadcast without needing to share IP addresses.
Real-Time Collaboration
Changes to projects, tasks, and documents sync instantly to all connected team members via SignalR.
Secure Files
Securely import and organize reference files locally within your workspace.
Member Management
Accept or reject join requests directly from the app. Monitor who is online.
Local-First Architecture
Your data never leaves your machine. Everything is stored locally via SQLite.
Automatic Backups
Daily automatic backups of your database to ensure data safety.
Built for every workflow.
Whether you're flying solo or managing a team, FlowDesk adapts to your needs.
Solo Creators
Deep work without distractions. Keep your personal projects, notes, and tasks entirely private on your own machine.
Local Teams
Collaborate in real-time over Wi-Fi or LAN. Perfect for offices, classrooms, or hackathons without internet.
Privacy Advocates
Zero telemetry. Zero cloud syncing. Your data is yours. FlowDesk guarantees 100% data sovereignty.
Why FlowDesk over Notion or Linear?
Most tools send your data to their servers. FlowDesk keeps everything on your machine — and still gives you the features you actually use.
| FlowDesk | Notion / Evernote | Obsidian / Logseq | Linear / Jira | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offline-first | ||||
| No subscription | ||||
| LAN collaboration | ||||
| Self-hostable | (v2.0) |
Local collaboration, simplified.
No servers to configure. No accounts to create. Just connect and go.
1. Enable Local Workspace
The Host enters a workspace, opens Settings, and toggles on 'Local Workspace'. The app instantly broadcasts to your network.
2. Auto-Discovery & Join
Teammates select 'Join' on their app. FlowDesk automatically finds active workspaces on the network. Just enter your name and click Join.
3. Host Approval
The Host receives a join request and can accept or reject it. Once approved, the teammate enters and collaborates in real-time.
Available for macOS and Windows.
Standalone executable. No extra dependencies required.
Recent Updates
View full changelog →Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the local-first approach.
Is FlowDesk really free?
Do I need an internet connection to use it?
How does LAN collaboration work?
What happens if the Host closes the app?
Will there be a cloud sync option later?
The Heroes Behind FlowDesk
FlowDesk is developed independently and carefully shaped by our amazing authorized contributors.
Ready to take back your data?
Download FlowDesk today and experience true local-first productivity.
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