Features Built for Writers

Minimalist Notes combines essential writing features with privacy-first design. No bloat, no distractions, no compromises.

Offline-First Architecture

Minimalist Notes works completely offline using your browser itself. Once the app loads, you never need an internet connection to write, edit, or read your notes.

  • Works on planes, subways, and areas with no signal
  • No sync delays or conflicts
  • Instant save with no waiting
  • Notes available even if our servers are down

Voice Dictation

Built-in speech-to-text using your browser's Web Speech API. Dictate notes hands-free in any supported language.

  • No external app required
  • Works with your browser's native speech recognition
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Real-time transcription as you speak

Text-to-Speech

Listen to your notes with built-in text-to-speech. Uses your browser's native speech synthesis - no external APIs required.

  • Browser-native TTS (no API needed)
  • Coming soon: optional ElevenLabs/OpenAI (BYOK)
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Great for proofreading or multitasking

Privacy by Design

Your notes are stored only in your browser's local storage. We have no database of user notes, no telemetry on your content, and no way to access what you write.

  • Notes never leave your device unless you share them
  • No account means no data collection
  • No analytics on your note content
  • You own your data completely

End-to-End Encrypted Sync

Optional cross-device sync that keeps your notes and folders in step everywhere. Everything is encrypted on your device with a key derived from a code only you hold — we only ever store ciphertext.

  • Encrypted before it leaves your device
  • The key comes from your code, never sent to us
  • Syncs notes, folders, and titles across devices
  • Entirely optional — stay local-only if you prefer

Temporary Share Links

Generate share links for any note. Links automatically expire after 30 days to protect your privacy. Shared notes are stored temporarily on our servers, then deleted.

  • 30-day automatic expiry
  • Read-only view for recipients
  • No account needed for viewers
  • Automatic cleanup after expiry

Token Counting

Built-in token counter shows exactly how many tokens your text uses. Essential for anyone working with LLMs like GPT or Claude.

  • Real-time token count
  • Helpful for prompt engineering
  • Know your context limits
  • Based on standard tokenization

More Built-In Features

No Account Required

Start writing immediately. No email, no password, no verification. Just open the app and write.

Export Options

Export your notes to Markdown, plain text, or PDF. Your content, your format.

Dark Mode

Automatic dark mode support based on your system preferences. Easy on the eyes, day or night.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Power user? Use keyboard shortcuts for common actions. Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+F for focus mode, and more.

Tag Support

Use #hashtags in your notes to organize and categorize. Tags are auto-detected and displayed.

Quick Search

Search across all your notes instantly. Find what you need in milliseconds.

Focus Mode

Full-screen distraction-free writing mode. Hide the UI and focus on your words.

Folders

Organize notes into folders and give them your own titles to keep everything tidy.

Note Templates

Start faster with built-in templates for journals, meetings, and to-dos — or save your own.

Version History

Automatic snapshots let you look back and restore an earlier version of any note.

Checklists

Add interactive checkboxes for to-dos and task lists that persist across sessions.

Font Options

Switch between serif, sans-serif, and monospace to write the way you like.

Start Writing in One Click

No download, no signup. Just click and start writing.

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