Notera - Focus Notes & Smart Tasks

Minimalist, feature-rich notes and to-do list with Live Typing & Markdown, floating window workspace, and smart task & alarm

Notera is a minimalist, distraction-free space for your notes, markdown thoughts, and interactive to-do lists — right inside Google Chrome. Designed with clean Scandinavian aesthetics and powerful productivity features, Notera lets you write, organize, and check off tasks without cognitive clutter. Whether you need a quick toolbar popup to jot fleeting ideas, a persistent side panel to work side-by-side with web articles, or an in-page floating HUD directly on top of your research, Notera fits seamlessly into your browsing flow. Update v1.2.3: • Added: Dedicated Document State Engine • Fixed: Linter & Type Cleanliness WHY NOTERA? ✍️ PURE, FRICTIONLESS WRITING • Clean Markdown & Live Mode: Write with headers, bold, lists, blockquotes, tables, and fenced code blocks with stationary copy buttons. • Rich Writing Blocks: Insert alert callouts (> [!NOTE], > [!TIP], > [!WARNING]), collapsible spoilers, keycaps, and dividers. • Notion-Style Live Editing: Instant, mathematical state management with smooth undo/redo and zero typing lag. • Quick Slash Menu (/): Type "/" on any blank line to instantly insert callouts, tables, checklists, or code blocks. • Focus & Typewriter Modes: Vertically center your active line and dim inactive paragraphs for deep concentration. 📋 SMART TO-DO LISTS & REMINDERS • Interactive Checklists: Click-to-complete checkboxes directly inside rendered notes or in the dedicated Tasks tab. • 3-Tier Priority System: Color-coded High (🔴), Medium (🟡), and Low (🔵) priority badges with instant filters. • Custom Task Lists: Group tasks by project or category, plus an automated "From Notes" section that aggregates all note checkboxes. • Audio Alarms & Persistent Badges: Set exact due times with 4 synthesized chimes (or custom sounds) and blinking toolbar reminders. • Real-Time Overdue Tracking: Due badges update automatically the moment a deadline passes without needing page reloads. 🪟 THREE WAYS TO WORK • Side Panel: Dock Notera alongside any webpage to take notes while reading or watching videos. • Quick Popup: Fast jotting, instant search, and task tracking from your browser toolbar. • Floating HUD Window (Alt+H): Draggable, collapsible note overlay directly on top of your active tab. • Full Tab: Open Notera in full tab, focus writing and free distraction mode. • 1-Click Web Clipping: Right-click any highlighted text or webpage to capture notes and linked to-dos instantly. 📁 EFFORTLESS ORGANIZATION • Nested Folders & Compact View: Organize notes in folder hierarchies with list, grid, and dense tree views. • Instant Search (Ctrl+K / Cmd+K): Lightning-fast command palette to jump between notes, tags, and tasks in milliseconds. • Direct Markdown Import & Export: Drag and drop `.md` files directly into folders, or export clean notes anytime. • Trash & Safe Recovery: Soft-delete trash bin with configurable 7, 15, or 30-day auto-purge retention. 🎨 THOUGHTFUL AESTHETICS • Includes 6 curated light and dark themes. • Custom Accent Colors: Choose from vibrant presets or pick your own custom hex color with automatic contrast tuning. • Ergonomic Typography: Switch easily between Modern Sans, Elegant Serif, and Clean Monospace fonts. 🔒 100% PRIVATE, OFFLINE & PORTABLE • No accounts, no sign-ups, no cloud tracking, and zero data collection. • All notes, tasks, and preferences are stored strictly on your local machine. • Automated background backups and full JSON export/import keep your data safe forever. SHORTCUTS: • Alt+Shift+N: Quick Inbox Capture • Alt+H: Toggle Floating HUD Window • Ctrl+K (Cmd+K on Mac): Command Palette & Search • / (Slash): Insert Blocks in Live Typing Mode