Local Notes

Secure, local notes with AI chat. Private & Offline.

Local Notes is a powerful, lightweight, and completely private productivity extension that brings an advanced note-taking environment, a seamless AI assistant, and handy developer tools directly to your browser's side panel. Whether you're organizing daily tasks, jotting down quick ideas, or seeking AI-powered help, everything stays on your machine. No accounts required, no cloud syncing forced upon you, and no subscription fees. 🌟 Key Features 📝 Advanced Note-Taking • Markdown Support: Write and format beautifully with full markdown rendering and live preview. • Smart Organization: Tag notes with categories (Todo, Work, Personal, Ideas) or your own custom labels. • Pin & Archive: Pin up to 3 favorite notes for instant access; archive the rest to stay focused. • Drag & Drop: Reorder notes effortlessly with drag-and-drop. • Full-Text Search: Find any note instantly by searching titles, content, and labels. • Image Attachments: Embed images directly into your notes. • Auto-Save: Never lose your work — notes save automatically as you type. 🤖 AI Chat Assistant (Gemini API) • Chat with Google Gemini 2.5 Flash right inside the extension. • Custom Gems: Create personalized AI personas with unique system instructions and emoji icons. • 3 Built-in Gems: Code Assistant, Writing Coach, and Learning Tutor — ready to use out of the box. • Separate chat history per Gem so conversations stay organized. • Markdown & code block rendering with one-click copy in AI responses. • Bring your own API key — no middleman, no hidden costs. 🛠️ Developer Tools • Base64 Encoder/Decoder: Encode text, decode Base64, and preview Base64 images. • JSON Formatter: Pretty-print (2 or 4 spaces), minify, validate, and syntax-highlight JSON. • Code Snippets Manager: Save and organize reusable code snippets across 11 languages (TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JSON, Python, Go, Rust, Vue, Bash, Text). • Copy-to-clipboard on all tools for fast workflow. 💾 Data Management & Privacy • 100% Local Storage: All data lives in your browser's IndexedDB and Chrome storage — nothing leaves your device. • Export & Import: Back up all your data (notes, chats, snippets, gems) as a JSON file and restore anytime. • Export Reminder: A friendly nudge every 30 days to keep your backups fresh. • Works Fully Offline (except AI chat features). 🎨 Clean & Intuitive UI • Side Panel Integration: Access everything without leaving your current tab. • Collapsible sidebar navigation for developer tools. • Splash screen on first launch with a quick feature overview. • Dedicated options page with storage stats. Your data. Your device. Your rules.