Flux SidePad

A Notepad++ inspired sidebar for Chrome.

# Flux SidePad A Notepad++ inspired sidebar extension for Chrome and Edge. Write notes, capture web content, manage tasks, and preview Markdown — all without leaving the page. --- ## Features ### Multi-tab Notes - Create unlimited note tabs — click **+** to add, **×** to close - **Double-click** or **right-click → Rename tab** to rename any tab - Each tab's content is saved automatically ### Markdown Preview - Write in Markdown syntax and toggle rendered preview with the **Preview** button - Supports: headings, bold/italic/strikethrough, code blocks, lists, blockquotes, links, horizontal rules ### Web Capture (Context Menu) - Select any text on a webpage, right-click, and choose **"Save to Flux SidePad"** - Captured content is appended to your active note with the page title, a **clickable URL link**, and timestamp - Works even when the panel is closed — content appears on next open ### Tasks - Switch to the **Tasks** tab to manage a checklist - Add tasks with the input field or press **Enter** - Check off done items, delete with **×** - Status bar shows completion count (e.g. `2/5 done`) ### Ctrl+F Search - Press **Ctrl+F** (or **Cmd+F**) in Notes mode to open the search bar - Navigate matches with **↑ / ↓** or **Enter / Shift+Enter** - Highlights current match in the editor; turns red if no match found - **Esc** closes the search bar ### Copy & Save - **Copy** — copies current note (or task list) to clipboard; flashes "Copied!" as confirmation - **Save .txt** — downloads current note/tasks as a `.txt` file named after the tab --- ## Installation ### Chrome Web Store / Edge Add-ons Store *(Link will appear here once published)* ### Manual / Developer Mode 1. Download or clone this repository 2. Open **Chrome** → `chrome://extensions` (or **Edge** → `edge://extensions`) 3. Enable **Developer mode** (top-right toggle) 4. Click **Load unpacked** 5. Select the `Notpad` folder 6. Click the extensions puzzle icon → pin **Flux SidePad** 7. Click the icon to open the side panel --- ## Permissions | Permission | Why | |---|---| | `sidePanel` | Render the extension as a side panel | | `storage` | Persist notes and tasks locally on your device | | `contextMenus` | Add "Save to Flux SidePad" to the right-click menu | No data is ever sent to any server. Everything stays on your device. --- ## Keyboard Shortcuts | Shortcut | Action | |---|---| | `Ctrl+F` / `Cmd+F` | Open find bar | | `Enter` in find bar | Next match | | `Shift+Enter` in find bar | Previous match | | `Esc` | Close find bar | | `Enter` in task input | Add task | | `Double-click tab` | Rename tab inline | --- ## Privacy Policy Flux SidePad does not collect, transmit, or share any user data. All notes and tasks are stored locally using the browser's built-in `chrome.storage.local` API and never leave your device. --- ## Author Made by [celikovic.xyz](https://celikovic.xyz) /// Version 1.3.1 Bug fix of the preview