Recommended with caveats. Try the free trial first, and be prepared to change your note-taking habits.
You can export a canvas as an image, PDF, or markdown outline. However, backlinks and node positions are lost. Moving data out of Weave is harder than moving it in. weave desktop
Searching across all canvases is text-based only. You cannot search by color, node type, or recent edits. For large projects (1000+ nodes), finding a specific note can become frustrating. Recommended with caveats
Despite being visual, Weave has a robust command palette (Ctrl/Cmd+P) and quick-switch between nodes. It respects Vim-like motions if you enable the plugin. The Bad (Cons) 1. Steep Learning Curve Because it breaks the folder/tree model, new users often feel lost. “Where do I save something?” — anywhere. That freedom can paralyze. Weave needs better onboarding tutorials. However, backlinks and node positions are lost
It excels as a spatial sketchpad for complex ideas —planning a thesis, designing a game world, mapping a software architecture, or organizing a messy creative project. However, its lack of mobile access, weak search, and niche community keep it from mainstream adoption.