{"id":"zen","name":"Zen","af_score":62.5,"security_score":45.0,"reliability_score":null,"what_it_does":"Zen is a self-hosted, single-binary notes app that stores markdown notes in SQLite with tag-based organization, BM25 full-text search, and an optional MCP server for AI agent integration with note operations.","best_when":"You want a dead-simple, privacy-first self-hosted notes app with markdown support and full-text search, deployable as a single binary without external database dependencies.","avoid_when":"You need multi-user collaboration, rich block-based editing, or integrations with third-party productivity tools.","last_evaluated":"2026-03-01T09:50:06.435898+00:00"}