WebNotes: Webpage Highlighter & Notes – Local Search

Highlight webpage text, add notes & tags, auto-restore, search, export JSON/Markdown. Local & private — no account.

WebNotes is a local-first webpage highlighter. Select text on any site, add notes and tags, then find everything again with search — without creating an account. HIGHLIGHT WHILE YOU READ • Select text → choose a color (yellow, green, blue, pink, purple) • Optional notes and tags • Floating toolbar + right-click menu + keyboard shortcuts (Alt+H / Alt+N / Alt+D) • Highlights restore automatically when you reopen the same page STAY ORGANIZED • Popup for the current page and recent highlights • Side panel to manage this page's highlights • Dashboard to search, filter by color / tag / domain, and batch actions • Favorites for items you want to revisit OWN YOUR DATA • Everything stays in your browser (IndexedDB + extension storage) • Export JSON backups anytime • Export Markdown for notes workflows • Import to restore or merge data • No account required — privacy by design WebNotes does not upload your highlights or page content to our servers.