Community Edition · Free & self-hosted

Download Lona for Windows.

Free forever, no waitlist. Runs entirely on your own PC — unlimited capture, automatic organizing, your own Notion workspace. No coaching or calendar sync (that's the Managed tier), and you'll need your own Anthropic API key.

Download for Windows ↓

v0.9.24 · ~25 MB · Windows 10/11 (64-bit) · Requires your own Anthropic API key

Windows may show a SmartScreen warning before install — Lona is a new publisher and the installer isn't code-signed yet. Click "More info" → "Run anyway" to continue. See the FAQ below for why this happens.

Before you start

What you'll need.

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A Windows 10/11 PC

Installing requires admin rights — Lona registers itself as a background Windows Service so it keeps running.

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A Telegram bot token

Free, from Telegram's own @BotFather. The setup wizard walks you through creating one.

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A free Notion account

Lona stores everything it captures in a Notion workspace you own — setup creates the databases for you.

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Your own Anthropic API key

Community Edition is BYO-key — you're billed directly by Anthropic for your own usage, typically small for personal use. Prefer not to manage a key? The Shared Key Managed plan covers this for you.

How it works

Four steps to your first message.

1

Download & run the installer

If Windows shows a SmartScreen prompt, click "More info" → "Run anyway" (see above). Pick an install folder that isn't already named "Lona" to avoid a nested folder path.

2

Approve the admin prompt

Lona installs itself and registers a Windows Service so it keeps running in the background — this is what the UAC prompt is for.

3

Complete the guided setup

A setup wizard walks you through connecting your Telegram bot, your Notion workspace, and your Anthropic API key. Local voice transcription is optional and downloads a one-time model (~1.5GB) if you turn it on.

4

Say hello

Message your bot on Telegram. Lona replies, and you're capturing.

What you're getting

Community Edition, in full.

Included, free forever
  • Unlimited voice & text capture
  • Automatic to-do / event / people / idea extraction
  • Linked to your Projects, Goals, Habits
  • Your own Notion workspace
  • Local voice transcription
Managed tier only
  • Daily, weekly & monthly coaching
  • /journal + reflection synthesis
  • Google Calendar sync
  • Recurring tasks + habit streaks
See Managed plans →

Download questions.

Is this safe to install?
Yes. The SmartScreen warning is Windows being cautious about installers from publishers without a paid code-signing certificate yet — it's not a sign that anything's wrong with the file. Lona runs entirely on your own machine, talks only to Telegram, Notion, Google, and Anthropic's APIs on your behalf, and never sends your data to us.
What if I don't have an Anthropic API key?
You can create one at console.anthropic.com — usage is billed directly to you by Anthropic and is typically inexpensive for personal use. If you'd rather not manage a key at all, the $19/mo Shared Key Managed plan covers AI usage for you.
Can I move to a Managed plan later?
Yes — your Notion workspace is yours either way, so your captured data carries over. Managed adds hosting, coaching, calendar sync, and journaling on top.
Does Lona run on Mac or Linux?
Not yet — the Community Edition installer is Windows-only for now.