BlackNote - AI Workspace & Meeting Notes

Tracking since Apr 28, 2026.

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• May 29, 2026
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• May 16, 2026
  description

  BlackNote is a premium, Notion-style workspace designed specifically for your browser's side panel. Built with a sleek frosted glass aesthetic, it combines an advanced rich-text editor, a seamless web clipper, and a powerful AI assistant into one distraction-free environment.
  
  CORE FEATURES
  
  • Rich Text Editor Type '/' to access a robust command menu. Easily format text, create to-do lists, insert code blocks, and structure your thoughts without ever leaving your active tab.
  
  • Intelligent Web Clipper Instantly capture the essence of any webpage. Extract readable text, generate summaries, create structural mindmaps, or pinpoint key points with a single click.
  
  • YouTube Transcripts Automatically extract and summarize transcripts directly from YouTube videos.
  
  • AI Writing Assistant Highlight any text inside your notes to instantly rewrite, summarize, expand, or translate content using built-in AI capabilities.
  
  • Seamless Cloud Sync Connect your Google account to automatically synchronize your notes across all your devices in real-time.
  
  • Minimalist Interface Enjoy a high-performance, glassmorphic design that supports both light and dark modes, keeping you focused on what matters.
  
  Everything you need to capture ideas, research efficiently, and write better — right inside your browser.

  BLACKNOTE - YOUR AI WORKSPACE & MEETING NOTES
  
  Transform your browser into a powerhouse of productivity. BlackNote is a premium, Notion-like workspace that lives right in your browser's side panel. Capture ideas, record meetings, clip web pages, and let AI organize it all.
  
  --- CORE FEATURES ---
  
  INSTANT WEB CLIPPER & YOUTUBE TRANSCRIPTS Never lose important information again. With a single click, extract clean, readable text from any article or blog post. Watching a YouTube video? BlackNote instantly captures the video transcript, allowing you to save hours of manual note-taking.
  
  CAPTURE MEETINGS & VOICE NOTES Ditch the manual meeting minutes. Use the built-in recorder to capture your voice or screen-record virtual meetings. Our AI instantly transcribes the audio and generates concise, actionable summaries so you can focus on the conversation.
  
  AI POWERED CHAT Your notes are now intelligent. Chat directly with your workspace. Ask questions, request summaries, or have the AI draft emails based on the context of your saved notes. It is like having a personal assistant living in your browser.
  
  PREMIUM RICH TEXT EDITOR Enjoy a beautifully designed, distraction-free writing experience. Format your text, create checklists, build tables, and organize your thoughts with a modern, block-based editor that feels right at home.
  
  SEAMLESS CLOUD SYNC & OFFLINE SUPPORT Access your notes anywhere. BlackNote securely syncs your data across all your devices via our robust cloud infrastructure. Working on a flight? Our local-first architecture ensures you can read and write notes even without an internet connection. Changes sync automatically when you are back online.
  
  --- PRIVACY & SECURITY ---
  
  Your data is yours. We adhere to the strictest security standards.
  
  • Google OAuth for secure, one-click authentication.
  • Notes are securely transmitted via encrypted endpoints.
  • AI processing is done strictly to provide your requested features; your personal data is never used to train public models.
  • Transparent permissions: We only request what is absolutely necessary to power your workspace.
  
  BlackNote is the ultimate tool for students, researchers, professionals, and anyone looking to streamline their digital workflow without switching tabs.

• May 16, 2026
  short_description

  Premium Notion-like side-panel note-taking app. Features built-in AI writing assistant, cloud sync, and instant access.

  AI-powered note-taking, web clipper, voice recorder & meeting transcription. Your premium productivity workspace in a side panel.

• May 16, 2026
  name

  BlackNote - AI Note & Web Clipper

  BlackNote - AI Workspace & Meeting Notes

• May 16, 2026
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• May 16, 2026
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• May 11, 2026
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• May 5, 2026
  description

  WHAT IS BLACKNOTE?
  
  BlackNote opens as a sleek side panel right inside your browser. Take notes, organize thoughts, and write faster — all without leaving your current tab.
  
  KEY FEATURES
  
  • Rich Text Editor — Notion-style block editor with headings, lists, to-dos, code blocks, quotes, images, and more. Just type "/" for slash commands.
  
  • AI Writing Assistant — Select any text and let AI help you improve, fix grammar, shorten, expand, translate, or continue writing. Powered by Gemini.
  
  • Cloud Sync — Sign in with Google to sync your notes across all your devices. Your notes are always up to date.
  
  • Offline First — Notes are saved locally in your browser. Works perfectly even without internet. Cloud sync happens automatically when you're back online.
  
  • Dark & Light Mode — Beautiful, modern interface that adapts to your preference. Switch with one click.
  
  • Instant Access — Click the extension icon or use the side panel edge trigger. Your notes are always one click away.
  
  PRIVACY FIRST
  
  • Notes are stored locally by default — they never leave your device unless you choose to sync.
  
  • No browsing data collected. No ads. No trackers.
  
  • AI processing happens on our secure server — your prompts are not stored.
  
  DESIGNED FOR FOCUS
  
  Minimalist, distraction-free interface inspired by Notion. Clean typography, smooth animations, and thoughtful interactions that make note-taking a pleasure.
  
  PERFECT FOR
  
  • Quick meeting notes while browsing
  • Research and web clipping
  • To-do lists and daily planning
  • Writing drafts with AI assistance
  • Capturing ideas on the fly
  
  BlackNote is free to use. Optional AI credits available for premium AI features.

  BlackNote is a premium, Notion-style workspace designed specifically for your browser's side panel. Built with a sleek frosted glass aesthetic, it combines an advanced rich-text editor, a seamless web clipper, and a powerful AI assistant into one distraction-free environment.
  
  CORE FEATURES
  
  • Rich Text Editor Type '/' to access a robust command menu. Easily format text, create to-do lists, insert code blocks, and structure your thoughts without ever leaving your active tab.
  
  • Intelligent Web Clipper Instantly capture the essence of any webpage. Extract readable text, generate summaries, create structural mindmaps, or pinpoint key points with a single click.
  
  • YouTube Transcripts Automatically extract and summarize transcripts directly from YouTube videos.
  
  • AI Writing Assistant Highlight any text inside your notes to instantly rewrite, summarize, expand, or translate content using built-in AI capabilities.
  
  • Seamless Cloud Sync Connect your Google account to automatically synchronize your notes across all your devices in real-time.
  
  • Minimalist Interface Enjoy a high-performance, glassmorphic design that supports both light and dark modes, keeping you focused on what matters.
  
  Everything you need to capture ideas, research efficiently, and write better — right inside your browser.

• May 5, 2026
  name

  BlackNote

  BlackNote - AI Note & Web Clipper

• May 5, 2026
  permissions

  sidePanel, identity

  sidePanel, identity, activeTab, scripting

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