Tane

Tane

Protecting the Legacy of Our Seeds

• Every traditional seed carries a message written across thousands of generations, passed down from hand to hand.

• Tane (from the Japanese word for "seed") is an open-source, local-first application built to help individuals and seed-saving collectives safeguard this living history.

• By decentralizing seed management, Tane empowers communities to keep, trade, and protect open-pollinated varieties without reliance on central authorities or corporate monopolies.

Effortless Inventory Management

• Log varieties instantly using a simple photo and name—no botanical Latin required.

• Record vital details, including harvest dates, remaining quantities, origins, and germination rates.

• Easily search and filter your collection, or snap quick photos to organize later.

Complete Privacy and Data Ownership

• Work entirely offline; your seed library lives on your phone and never leaves your device without your consent.

• Enjoy full data security through local encryption, zero tracking, and no required accounts or personal details.

• Protect your bank with encrypted backups and printable paper recovery sheets to seamlessly restore your library on new devices.

Autonomous Local Exchange

• Mark surplus seeds for local gifting, trading, or selling.

• Generate and print physical catalogs to take directly to local seed swaps and community fairs.

• Connect with others through independent community servers only when you opt into sharing, keeping complete control over your network preferences.

Built for the Common Good

• Fully open-source (AGPL-3.0) with no ads, subscription fees, or hidden business models.

• Created solely to foster local agricultural resilience and champion plant biodiversity.

FAQ

Q: What does "local-first" mean, and how does it benefit my seed collection?

A: Being a local-first application means that all your data lives directly on your personal device rather than on a remote corporate server. This guarantees that your seed collection records remain fully accessible even when you are working offline in the garden or at a remote farm. You retain complete ownership over your data, ensuring total privacy while keeping your library safe from cloud outages or corporate data harvesting.

Q: How does Tane simplify inventory management for gardeners?

A: Tane makes logging seeds effortless by allowing you to create entries instantly with just a simple photo and a name. From there, you can record essential details like harvest dates, remaining quantities, seed origins, and germination rates. The app also features intuitive search and filtering tools, making it easy to manage your collection as it grows over time.

Q: Do I need to know botanical Latin to log my seeds in Tane?

A: Not at all. Tane is designed to be accessible to growers of all experience levels, so you can easily list varieties using their everyday common names. While you can add detailed notes if you prefer, knowing technical botanical Latin names is entirely optional.

Version History

v0.1.16——11 Aug 2026

Manage and protect traditional seeds with Tane, the free open-source seed saving app. Download the latest version of Tane to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*0.1.16

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*0.1.15

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*0.1.14

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!