ChromEd - Multitab Text & Code Editor with Google Drive

A fast, tabbed editor for text and code with Google Drive sync.

ChromEd is a fast, minimalist and opensource editor for plain text and code. It brings a familiar Notepad++‑style workflow to Chrome with multi-tab editing and seamless Google Drive integration. KEY FEATURES - Google Drive — Open text files from Drive and save them back using your Google account. - Local files — Open and save text/code files from your computer. - Multi-tab editing — Quickly switch between files (Alt + Arrow Up/Down), Unlimited number of tabs - Plain text & code — Clean, distraction-free editing for notes, logs, and source files. - Keyboard-first — Navigate menus and use shortcuts like Ctrl/Cmd+S (save), Ctrl/Cmd+F (find), and Alt + Arrow (tab switching). - Find & replace — Fast and flexible text search and replacement. - Offline editing — Work offline; your edits are preserved locally. - Unsaved tab caching — Resume where you left off, even with unsaved files. - Opensource (https://github.com/katasonov/chromed) Great for TODOs & quick notes — Lightweight, reliable, and efficient. Note: This project is not affiliated with Notepad++®. “Notepad++‑style” refers only to the tabbed editor experience. PRIVACY Your files are transferred directly between the extension and Google Drive using secure HTTPS. Authentication tokens are managed by Chrome; no data is sold or shared. The extension only requests access to files you open or create with it. GETTING STARTED 1. Click the ChromEd icon. 2. Connect Google Drive when prompted. 3. Open a file from Drive or create a new one and start editing. TROUBLESHOOTING Can’t connect to Drive? Make sure you’re signed into Chrome with a Google account approved on the consent screen. Permissions error? Use the extension menu to sign out and sign in again. Still stuck? See support links below. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? https://www.reddit.com/r/chromedapp https://x.com/chromedapp https://github.com/katasonov/chromed