Good tools do not need to be complex, they just need to solve the right problem.
We are a small open-source team from Vietnam, building developer tools that actually matter.
Knowns is a team of 4 developers with a simple mission: reduce complexity, increase productivity.
We believe great tools don't need to be complicated — they just need to solve the right problem.
A CLI-first knowledge management tool that helps developers:
- Task Management — Manage work directly from your terminal
- Time Tracking — Track time spent on tasks
- Documentation — Organize project documentation
- AI-Ready Workflow — Structure knowledge so AI can work as a real teammate
# Install
npm install -g knowns
# Initialize project
knowns init
# Create task
knowns task create "Build new feature" --ac "Tests pass" --ac "Docs updated"
# Start working
knowns task edit 1 -s in-progress
knowns time start 1Core concept: "If knowledge is explicit, structured, and versioned, AI can work like a real teammate."
| Member | Role | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Howz Nguyen | Founder | AI/ML, Backend Systems, Node.js |
| Harry Vu | Full-stack | React, Node.js, TypeScript |
| Olivia Alter | Backend | APIs, Databases |
| Vo Trung Nam | Frontend | Vue.js, React, TailwindCSS |
| Value | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Open Source First | Public repositories, community-driven development |
| Learn Together | Continuous growth, shared knowledge |
| Ship & Iterate | Working software over perfect planning |
| Developer Experience | Build tools we actually want to use |
| Project | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Knowns CLI | CLI knowledge management tool | Active |
| cli.knowns.dev | Landing page & Documentation | Active |
npm install -g knowns
knowns init- Pick an issue from GitHub Issues
- Fork the repo and create a branch
- Submit a Pull Request
Found a bug or have an idea? Open a new issue
- Website: knowns.dev
- Documentation: cli.knowns.dev
- GitHub: github.com/nickkdev/knowns
MIT License
Made with focus by Knowns Team