# Building an Open Source Personal Knowledge Base | Hacker Noon ## Metadata - Author: [[Originally Published]] - Full Title: Building an Open Source Personal Knowledge Base | Hacker Noon - Category: #Type/Highlight/Article - URL: https://hackernoon.com/building-a-open-source-personal-knowledge-base-45c25f5a4324 ## Highlights - I propose that every useful PKB system should have the following characteristics: A powerful organization scheme Linking information should be central Minimal effort for input Semi-automation of organization Provide powerful visualizations Support all media types Easily navigable Sharing Data export Open source Cross-platform