KnowNote is a local-first, Electron-based alternative to Google NotebookLM designed for users who want private LLMs and full data control without Docker. It enables users to build a knowledge base from documents, chat with content, and get source-traceable answers via RAG-powered retrieval. The app integrates with multiple LLM providers including OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Ollama, providing a Docker-free setup for document reasoning and summarization.