MindCanvas is a Flask-based journaling app designed to securely document users' thoughts, daily events, and more. With end-to-end encryption and user-centric features, it prioritizes privacy and usability.
The web application is up and running at this link! To get started, you can register using your valid email address. Alternatively, you can explore the service right away by logging in with our demo account using the following credentials: username demo and password password.
- Secure Password Handling: User passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plaintext.
- End-to-End Encryption: Journal entries are encrypted using a private key derived from the user's password, ensuring confidentiality.
- Tagging System: Users can organize their entries with tags for easy retrieval.
- Search Functionality: Users can search their journal entries by keywords or tags.
- Data Portability: Users can export/import all their data for backup or migration.
- LaTeX Support: Write mathematical equations using LaTeX typesetting directly into your Journal Entries.
- Register for an account or use the demo account credentials provided.
- Start journaling! Add entries, tag them, and search whenever needed.
- Enjoy the peace of mind knowing your thoughts are securely encrypted.
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/indrajit912/MindCanvas.git- Create a virtualenv
virtualenv env
source env/bin/activate- Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt-
Create a
.envfile. You can find a sample.envfile here. -
Set up the database:
python managa.py setup-db- Run the app:
python run.pyThe app will be up at http://localhost:<PORT>. The PORT is set in the .env file!
This project is licensed under the MIT License, which allows users to use, modify, and distribute the software with minimal restrictions.
Indrajit Ghosh (Senior Research Fellow, Stat-Math Unit, Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore)