Note in Tabs

A distraction-free, local-first note editor that lives in every new Chrome tab

Note in Tabs turns every new Chrome tab into a powerful, distraction-free notepad and drawing whiteboard — no logins, no cloud, no loading screens. Just open a new tab and start writing or sketching instantly. Your notes never leave your browser. Everything is stored locally for maximum speed and complete privacy. ✍️ RICH TEXT EDITOR - Headings (H1, H2, H3), paragraphs, and horizontal dividers - Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and inline code formatting - Bullet lists, numbered lists, and checklists with toggleable checkboxes - Tables with easy row and column controls - Text color and background highlight with 12+ color options - Text alignment (left, center, right) and block nesting/indentation - Inline links with custom link text - Slash commands — type "/" to quickly insert any block type - Floating formatting toolbar for fast styling 🎨 DRAW MODE — BUILT-IN WHITEBOARD - Switch to a full drawing canvas powered by Excalidraw - Sketch diagrams, wireframes, flowcharts, or freehand notes - Toggle between text and draw mode per note with one click - Drawing state saved automatically per note 📂 MULTI-NOTE ORGANIZATION - Create unlimited notes in a clean, minimal sidebar - Drag and drop to reorder your notes - 12 custom icons to visually categorize each note (ideas, favorites, events, tags, and more) - Rename notes and change icons anytime - Delete confirmation modal prevents accidental loss - Notes and selected tab persist across browser sessions 🔒 PRIVACY-FIRST & LOCAL STORAGE - All data stored in your browser's local storage — no external servers, no accounts - Privacy blur mode: instantly blur your notes with one click for screen sharing or shoulder surfing - Blur state syncs across all open tabs 🌗 LIGHT & DARK THEME - Toggle between light and dark mode instantly - Follows your system preference by default - Every UI element is fully theme-aware ⚡ FAST & RELIABLE - Opens instantly — zero loading time on every new tab - Cross-tab sync keeps notes updated across multiple open tabs in real time - Debounced auto-save ensures nothing is ever lost - Seamless migration from older versions — your notes are automatically preserved 🚀 PERFECT FOR - Entrepreneurs and founders capturing quick business ideas - Writers and creatives drafting outlines and brainstorms - Students and researchers organizing references and study notes - Developers sketching architecture diagrams in draw mode - Professionals tracking daily to-dos and meeting notes - Anyone who wants a fast, private scratchpad in every new tab KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS - Ctrl/Cmd+B for bold, Ctrl/Cmd+I for italic, Ctrl/Cmd+U for underline - Type # / ## / ### + space for headings - Type - or 1. + space for lists - Type [] + space for checklists - Type -- + space for a divider - Type / to open the slash command menu - Tab/Shift+Tab to indent and outdent Start writing instantly. Focus more, organize less. One new tab at a time. 🌟 COMING SOON - Partial and full note sharing with friends or teammates - Tag users inline to share only selected sections - Cloud sync to access your notes anywhere