AnchorPad — Local-first Notes Sidebar

Fast, page-aware notes sidebar with dark mode, search, tags, and import/export. Your data never leaves your device.

AnchorPad is a clean, local-first notes sidebar that keeps a separate note for every page and site you visit. Unlike other note sidebars, AnchorPad makes page-scoping obvious: each note is stamped with the URL it was created on, so you can filter by "This Page", "This Site", or "All Notes" with one click. FEATURES • Page-scoped notes that remember exactly where you wrote them • Instant search from anywhere using a simple keyboard shortcut • Light, Dark, and System themes to match your preference • A customizable editor with adjustable font sizes and a rich text toolbar for bold, italic, and lists • One-click copy to easily move your notes elsewhere • Import and export your notes in standard formats so you are never locked in • Support for hashtags to organize your thoughts • Auto-save with a live "Saved" indicator so you never lose a thought PRIVACY • Stored 100% locally on your device using chrome.storage • No accounts, no telemetry, no analytics, and no ads • No page content is read—only the tab's URL and title are used for scoping SHORTCUTS • Open search instantly • Close search with the Escape key AnchorPad is minimal, open, and built for people who like their tools to stay out of the way.