What is Foam?

Foam acts as a personal knowledge management and sharing solution, taking cues from Roam Research while leveraging Visual Studio Code and GitHub. It empowers users to systematically arrange their research, keep notes that are easy to access, create lengthy articles, and opt for online sharing. This platform is open-source, cost-free, and offers substantial customization to fit personal workflows. Users have full ownership of the content they produce within Foam, allowing for unhindered sharing and collaboration with others. The editing capabilities are powered by VS Code, enhanced by workspace setups that incorporate suggested extensions and personalized settings to optimize writing and information navigation. Users can also publish their work on GitHub Pages or any web hosting service like Netlify or Vercel, offering flexibility for different publication requirements. Moreover, Foam promotes a methodical approach to knowledge management that adapts as projects progress, ensuring that the system grows alongside the user’s needs. This adaptability makes Foam not only a tool for today but also a foundation for future growth in knowledge management.

Integrations

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Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Foam
Company Website:
foambubble.github.io/foam/

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Foam Categories and Features

Note-Taking App

Categories / Organization
Clip From Web
Document Scanning
Formatting / Markdown
Handwriting
Hyperlinking
Image Insertion
List/Checklist Creation
Printing
Search
Sharing / Collaboration
Syncing
Templates
Voice Notes

Knowledge Management Software

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cataloging / Categorization
Collaboration
Content Management
Decision Tree
Discussion Boards
Full Text Search
Knowledge Base Management
Self Service Portal