Getting Started with Minimalist Notes

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Welcome to Minimalist Notes, the simple, distraction-free note-taking app that runs entirely in your browser.

Key Features

  • Privacy First - Your notes are stored locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.
  • Works Offline - Install as a PWA and use it without internet connection.
  • Simple & Fast - No accounts, no sign-ups, just start writing.
  • Sync Across Devices - Optional end-to-end encrypted sync to access your notes anywhere.

How to Use

  1. Click "Create your first note" or the + button to create a new note.
  2. Start typing - your notes save automatically.
  3. Use #hashtags to organize your notes.
  4. Use the dock at the bottom to navigate between notes.

Keyboard Shortcuts

App Navigation

  • Cmd/Ctrl + K - Search notes
  • Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + F - Toggle focus mode
  • Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + S - Share current note

Text Formatting

  • Cmd/Ctrl + B - Bold
  • Cmd/Ctrl + I - Italic
  • Cmd/Ctrl + E - Inline code
  • Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + X - Strikethrough

Lists & Structure

  • Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + 7 - Numbered list
  • Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + 8 - Bullet list
  • Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + 9 - Blockquote
  • Tab - Indent list item
  • Shift + Tab - Outdent list item

General

  • Cmd/Ctrl + Z - Undo
  • Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z - Redo

That's it! No complex features to learn. Just write.

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