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A distraction-free rich editor
Write in a clean, minimal canvas that expands to fill your screen. Supports headings, bold, italics, lists, checkboxes, code blocks, and inline formatting.
- Markdown and WYSIWYG hybrid editing
- Inline code and fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting
- Task checklists with completion tracking
- Focus mode to hide all UI chrome
Folders, tags, and smart filters
Keep your notes structured with nested folders and flexible tags. Filter by tag, date, or keyword to surface exactly what you need.
- Unlimited nested folders
- Colour-coded tags with autocomplete
- Pin important notes to the top
Find any note instantly
Full-text search across all your notes. Results appear as you type — no waiting, no loading spinners. Search by content, title, or tag.
- Matches highlighted in results
- Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+K
- Filter by tag, folder, or date
Meeting Notes — meeting
Today · Discussed Q2 planning and...
Sprint Kickoff meeting
Mar 15 · Introduced new team members...
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Unlimited Notes
Take as many notes as you need. No caps.
Auto-Save
Every keystroke saved automatically.
Full-Text Search
Find anything in milliseconds.
Tags & Folders
Organise the way your brain works.
Rich Text Editor
Format with headings, lists, code & more.
Export (MD / TXT / PDF)
Your data is always yours.
Dark Mode
Easy on the eyes, day or night.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Power-user ready from day one.
Focus Mode
Hide distractions and write without interruption.
Cross-device Sync
Your notes follow you everywhere.
No Ads
Clean interface, no distractions.
Open Standards
Notes stored in plain Markdown.
All of the above, free for every account.
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