# Browser Notes

> Every note belongs in your browser — saved locally. Text notes, sticky notes, and mind maps in one private app.

Browser Notes is a free, local-first notes app. Notes are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) — no account, no cloud sync, no signup. Includes text notes with markdown, sticky note boards, mind maps, tags, favorites, Obsidian export, serverless share links, search, backup import/export, and a Chrome extension for capturing content from the web.

## Pages

- [Home](https://browsernotes.xyz/): Main app — create and manage notes locally
- [About](https://browsernotes.xyz/about): Vision, philosophy, FAQs, how it works, and links to every feature
- [Features](https://browsernotes.xyz/features): Feature hub — SEO articles for each major capability
- [Privacy Policy](https://browsernotes.xyz/privacy): How data is handled (local storage, optional analytics)

## Feature pages

- [Local-first notes](https://browsernotes.xyz/features/local-first-notes)
- [Starter templates](https://browsernotes.xyz/features/templates)
- [Sticky boards](https://browsernotes.xyz/features/sticky-boards)
- [Mind maps](https://browsernotes.xyz/features/mind-maps)
- [Slash commands](https://browsernotes.xyz/features/slash-commands)
- [Checklists](https://browsernotes.xyz/features/checklists)
- [Star favorites](https://browsernotes.xyz/features/star-favorites)
- [Tags](https://browsernotes.xyz/features/tags)
- [Obsidian export](https://browsernotes.xyz/features/obsidian-export)
- [Share links](https://browsernotes.xyz/features/share-links)
- [JSON backup](https://browsernotes.xyz/features/backup-export)
- [Chrome extension](https://browsernotes.xyz/features/chrome-extension)

## Product

- [Chrome extension](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/habbhdlcknigblbbaegoahdkhjhfhhoe): Capture text, images, and links from any page into Browser Notes
- [Product Hunt](https://www.producthunt.com/products/browser-notes): Product listing and launch

## Features (summary)

- Text notes with rich formatting and markdown
- Slash commands in the editor (`/`) for headings, lists, quotes, code, links, dividers, and today’s date
- To-do checklists (`/todo` or `[]` + Space) saved as Markdown `- [ ]` / `- [x]`
- Tags on text notes and sticky notes, with sidebar tag filters
- Star favorites on text notes, sticky boards, and mind maps (separate from pin); filter sidebars to starred only
- Pin notes, sticky boards, and mind maps to keep them at the top
- Sticky note boards with drag-and-drop canvas, colors, groups, and board search
- Mind maps with nodes, connections, and arrange/layout
- Combined view across note types
- Full-text search and command palette across titles and content
- Export text notes as TXT, Markdown, PDF, or Obsidian (single `.md` or vault ZIP / folder)
- Serverless share links for notes, sticky boards, and mind maps (title in `/share?title=` for social previews; snapshot in the URL hash)
- Starter templates for notes, boards, and mind maps
- JSON backup import and export for the full workspace
- Light and dark themes
- Keyboard shortcuts throughout the app
- Chrome extension capture to notes, boards, and mind maps (optional side panel)

## Contact

- Email: hello@browsernotes.xyz