Side Notes: Sidebar Notepad, To-Do List & Quick Memo

Fast sidebar notepad for notes, to-do lists, sticky memos & checklists. Local & private — side panel or full tab. No account needed.

Side Notes is the fastest notepad in your browser. Write notes, to-do lists, and quick memos in the Chrome side panel — without switching tabs. WHY SIDE NOTES • Stay in flow: jot ideas while you browse • Side panel + full tab: expand when you need more space • Local & private: everything stays on your device — no account WRITE FAST • Rich text: headings, bold, italic, lists, quotes, code, links • Indent / outdent for nested lists • Interactive to-do checklists • Auto-save with clear Saved / Saving status • Keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl/Cmd+N new note, Ctrl/Cmd+S save, Tab indent STAY ORGANIZED • Multiple notes with search • Light / dark / system theme • Optional floating button on web pages (draggable, can be hidden) • Open in a full browser tab for a wider workspace OWN YOUR DATA • Stored locally in your browser (IndexedDB) • Export current note as Markdown or plain text • Export / import full JSON backups • Optional auto-download Markdown to your Downloads folder • Clear explanation in Settings: where your data lives Task checkboxes: choose strikethrough when done, or auto-delete the task — your workflow. Side Notes does not upload your notes to our servers. No sign-in required.