neuron-cli

Neuron CLI is a powerful terminal-based knowledge manager designed for users who prefer a local-first approach while ensuring seamless compatibility with Obsidian. By retaining your existing Markdown vault without necessitating migration to cloud services, it facilitates quick and efficient access to notes directly from the terminal.

Key Features

• PARA Methodology Integration
  Out of the box, Neuron CLI understands the Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archive (PARA) framework. It scans the vault for PARA folders to seamlessly enhance user experience.

  • An interactive folder picker simplifies note creation, preventing notes from unintentionally being saved to the vault root.
  • Users can easily navigate folders using keyboard shortcuts to enhance efficiency.
  • Notes can be relocated to different PARA folders using the neuron move command from either the CLI or TUI.

• Live Folder Breadcrumb
  A status bar displays the folder context of the highlighted note, providing immediate spatial awareness while navigating.

• Clipboard-to-Note Functionality
  Effortlessly append clipboard content to selected notes using ctrl+v, or utilize bracketed pasting to pre-fill note titles and bodies in a single action.

• Dual Search Engine
  Neuron CLI offers two robust search methods: a full-text search engine and a semantic search powered by AI, ensuring rapid and relevant access to notes.

• Custom Templates
  Users can create and apply note templates with ease, allowing for structured note-taking tailored to specific needs.

  neuron add "2025-06-01 Standup" --template standup
  neuron today  # Automatically applies a "daily" template
  

• Wikilinks and Knowledge Graph
  Fully supports [[wikilink]] extraction, similar to Obsidian, and enables visualization of knowledge connections through an accessible knowledge graph.

• Interactive Command Palette
  Access a comprehensive range of commands using fuzzy search, streamlining interactions and enhancing workflow.

• Customizable Aesthetics
  Neuron CLI includes a detailed ASCII splash screen upon startup and allows for theme customization to suit user preferences.

Installation and Usage

Installation instructions are available via Homebrew, Go, or building from source. Usage is straightforward, with commands for creating, editing, and managing notes clearly defined. Neuron CLI is built to make navigating and managing notes as seamless as possible.

Advanced Functionality with AI

Neuron CLI supports interaction with AI agents through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling users to query, create, and summarize notes directly from chat interfaces, providing an innovative knowledge management solution.

Conclusion

With its focus on enhancing user experience and maintaining local control of knowledge, Neuron CLI stands out as an efficient tool for anyone looking to streamline their note-taking process while leveraging advanced features like AI and intelligent organization frameworks. This makes it an excellent choice for developers, researchers, and anyone looking to cultivate their knowledge effectively.