NoteChrome

Quick notes in a side panel. Markdown, tags, search, page-linking. Works locally out of the box, or sync to your own server.

NoteChrome is a fast, distraction-free note pad that lives in Chrome's side panel — open it next to whatever you're reading or building and capture thoughts without leaving the page. WORKS OUT OF THE BOX No account, no sign-up. Notes are stored locally in your browser by default and the extension works fully offline. YOUR SERVER, YOUR DATA (optional) Run the open self-hosted backend and switch to server mode to sync the same notes across every device — your laptop, desktop, anywhere. Nothing ever touches a third party. You hold the data and the auth token. FEATURES • Markdown editor with a formatting toolbar and live preview • Task lists, code blocks, blockquotes, headings • Tags + full-text search • Link the current page to a note • Pin important notes to the top • Themeable — accent color, writing font, and size, synced across devices • Backup & restore: export/import your notes as JSON or Markdown • Keyboard shortcut to open the panel anywhere (Ctrl/⌘+Shift+Y) PRIVACY The developer runs no central service and collects no analytics. In local mode your notes never leave your machine; in server mode they go only to the server you configure. See the privacy policy linked below.