Instant side panel
so you take notes next to what you're reading—without losing the source.
Chrome Extension · Free to use · 100% local
The thought is gone.
You were opening your notes app.
You read something worth saving. You open a notes app, lose the context, forget what you wanted to write, and give up. noted opens in a side panel—right next to your current tab—so you capture the thought before it's gone.
- To open
- 1 click
- Your notes
- 100% local
- Built in
- Markdown
The problem
Context switching kills your notes
Every time you leave your tab to take a note, you break the flow. You open Notion, wait for it to load, find the right page, and by the time you're ready to type—the thought is half-gone. If the note matters, you shouldn't have to leave the source to capture it.
Note-taking should happen where you are, not where your notes app is.
Side panel
See it in action
noted opens as a side panel right next to your current tab. Whether you're reading documentation, watching a tutorial, or browsing research—your notes are always one click away.
- Open the side panel with one click—without leaving your current tab
- Take notes while reading, studying, or working—the context stays
- Your notes live in your browser, organized by tags and search
Features
What changes
noted replaces "I need to open another app" with "jot it down and keep reading." Three shifts that make the difference:
Native Markdown
so you write plain text and it renders formatted—zero learning curve.
Tags + search
so you find any note in under a second, no matter how many you have.
Context-aware AI
so AI reads your note before answering—no copy-paste. Bring your own API key.
What's included
Everything you need to capture ideas
Every feature exists to keep your flow. No bloat, no features you never use.
Instant Side Panel
One click or keyboard shortcut. Next to your tab—so the context stays intact.
Markdown Support
Write plain. Renders formatted. Floating toolbar included—so you don't need to learn syntax.
Tags & Search
Tags to categorize + full-text search—so any note is one second away.
AI Chat
AI reads your current note for context-aware responses. BYOK—so you use your own key.
100% Local
Your notes in your browser. No accounts, no cloud—so your privacy isn't an empty promise.
Export
Export your notes anytime—so your data is never trapped.
How it works
How it works
- 01
Click the icon
One click on the toolbar icon (or a keyboard shortcut) opens the noted side panel next to your current tab. No new tabs, no app switching.
- 02
Write your note
Type in plain text. Use Markdown for formatting. A floating toolbar handles headings, lists, and bold—no syntax required.
- 03
Tag, search, find
Add tags to organize. Full-text search finds any note in under a second. Your notes live in your browser—always available.
Who it is for
Students
You're watching a lecture and need to capture a key point. noted opens next to the video—no alt-tab, no lost context.
Researchers
You're reading a paper and want to annotate as you go. noted sits next to the source so your notes stay grounded.
Knowledge workers
You're reviewing a doc, a thread, or a spec. noted lets you capture decisions and questions without leaving the page.
Pricing
Free. No tricks.
noted. is free during beta. Every feature included. No artificial limits.
Free beta
Free
$0
Side panel, Markdown, tags, search, AI, export. Everything included.
- Instant side panel with one click
- Full Markdown support
- Tags and full-text search
- AI chat (BYOK — Claude, OpenRouter)
- Auto-save every 500ms
- 100% local — no account, no cloud
Your notes never leave your browser.
Privacy
Your notes never leave your device.
- All notes are stored locally in Chrome's storage API. No cloud sync, no accounts, no passwords.
- No data leaves your browser. Ever.
- Optional AI features work with your own API keys (BYOK). Your notes are not sent to any third-party service.
noted quick answers
Direct answers for people deciding whether noted fits.
What is noted?
A Chrome extension that adds a side panel for instant note-taking. Your notes stay next to your current tab—no new tabs, no app switching.
Does it support Markdown?
Yes. Write in plain text with Markdown syntax. noted renders it with a floating toolbar for quick formatting.
Can I organize my notes?
Yes. Tags to categorize, full-text search to find. Any note in under a second.
Does it have AI features?
Yes. Context-aware AI chat that reads your current note before answering. Bring your own API key.
Get started
Stop losing thoughts to context switches.
Free to install. No account required. Takes 2 seconds to open your first note.
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Made and maintained by Orlando Ascanio
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noted