Blog outline generator
Write a {{topic}} outline in a {{tone}} tone…
Local-first · Open source · Free
Your prompts and snippets,
finally organized.
A local-first vault for your AI prompts and code snippets. Fill-in variables, versioned history, instant search, and optional self-hosted sync — all offline, all yours.
- Local-first
- No account
- Works offline
- MIT licensed
🗂️
Prompts scattered across chats, docs, and sticky notes.
🔎
One searchable vault you actually trust.
⚡
Reuse the good ones in a single click.
Features
Built for the way you actually use prompts
Fill-in variables, then copy
Write {{topic}}, a dropdown
{{tone:select(formal,playful)}}, a
{{when:date}}, even a hint
{{topic|what to write about}}. SnipVault asks for the
values and hands you the finished prompt — and remembers what you
used last time.
A workbench for prompts, not just a notepad
Tag each prompt with its model — Claude, GPT-4o, Midjourney — then
Run in… opens it straight in ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
Link related prompts with [[Its title]], mark reusable
templates, and color-code your library for fast scanning.
Never lose a good version
Every edit is saved to history. Preview any past version, see a line-by-line diff — inline or side-by-side — and restore it in a click. Nothing is ever overwritten for good.
…and a lot more
- ⌘Command palette
Fuzzy-find and copy anything with Ctrl/⌘-K.
- ⚡Quick capture
A global hotkey pops up a capture window from any app.
- 🏷️Tags & saved views
Tag, filter, sort, and save a filter combo for one-click recall.
- 🔤Token estimates
See a prompt's size at a glance; hidden for code snippets.
- 🧬Duplicate detection
Spot near-identical prompts and tidy up.
- 📤Import / export
JSON & Markdown, plus drag-and-drop import.
- 🎨Themes
Light, dark, and accent colors that stick.
- 💾One-click backups
Snapshot the whole database, safely, anytime.
Yours, and private
Local-first. Private by default.
Your library is a plain SQLite file on your own machine. No account, no cloud, no telemetry. SnipVault works fully offline — and nothing is ever sent anywhere unless you turn on sync.
- You own the file. A single
snippets.dbyou can back up, move, or open yourself. - Open source, MIT. Audit every line on GitHub — no black box.
- Opt-in sync. Self-hosted only; there is no SnipVault cloud.
- Secure by default. Signed auto-updates; sync token kept in your OS keychain.
Sync — on your terms
Your machines, in step. Without the cloud.
Run the tiny self-hosted server and your devices reconcile two-way, newest-edit-wins — new prompts, edits, and deletions all flow. Private per-user vaults, token auth, one command to stand it up.
- Two-way incremental sync (offline-friendly)
- Multi-user private vaults on one server
- Docker, or bare Node — you choose
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/FranciszekRyszka/Snippet-Vault/main/install.sh | sh
Prefer a NAS? A ready-to-paste Portainer / Unraid stack is in the self-hosting docs.
Get SnipVault
Download the desktop app
Free and open source. Grab an installer for your platform.
Signed auto-updates keep you current · See install notes.
On Linux? Run the web app or build from source.
FAQ
Good questions
Is it free?
Yes — SnipVault is open source under the MIT license. No paid tiers, no upsell.
Where is my data stored?
In a local SQLite file on your machine. Nothing leaves your device unless you set up your own sync server.
Do I need an account?
No. There's no sign-up and no SnipVault cloud.
How does syncing work?
You run a small self-hosted server (Docker or Node). Devices sync two-way and the most recent edit wins per prompt. It's optional.
Which platforms are supported?
Desktop apps for Windows and macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel). On Linux you can run the web app or build from source.
Is it only for AI prompts?
It's just as good for code snippets — mark each entry's kind; the token estimate hides for code.
Can I import my existing prompts?
Yes — JSON, .md, and .txt, including drag-and-drop and multi-file import.