Tab Notes

Tracking since Apr 7, 2026.

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• Apr 7, 2026
  description

  A note-taking extension that replaces the new tab page. Quickly jot down your ideas every time you open a new tab.

  Turn every new tab into a distraction-free writing space. Tab Notes replaces your new tab page with a fast, beautiful markdown editor so you can capture ideas, write documentation, or keep running notes — right where you already are.
  
    Why Tab Notes?
  
    Most note-taking apps live behind a login, inside a separate window, or buried in a tab you forget about. Tab Notes puts your notes front and center every time you open a new tab. No accounts. No cloud. No distractions. Just you and your thoughts.
  
    Features
  
    Markdown Editor
    - Full markdown editing powered by CodeMirror 6 with syntax highlighting
    - Keyboard shortcuts for bold (Cmd/Ctrl+B), italic (Cmd/Ctrl+I), inline code (Cmd/Ctrl+E), strikethrough (Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+X), and links (Cmd/Ctrl+K)
    - Code block support with language detection, line numbers, and filename labels
    - Fold and unfold sections to focus on what matters
    - Auto-save - your work is never lost
  
    Live Preview
    - Switch between Edit and Preview tabs instantly
    - Beautifully rendered markdown with syntax-highlighted code blocks
    - Tables, blockquotes, lists, and all standard markdown elements rendered cleanly
  
    Multiple Notes
    - Create and manage multiple notes from the sidebar
    - Notes are automatically titled from their first line
    - Timestamps show when each note was last updated
    - Quick switching between notes
  
    Export Anywhere
    - Export to HTML — fully styled, standalone file with syntax highlighting
    - Export to PDF — print-ready output
    - Export to Word (.docx) — code blocks render as bordered tables with line numbers
    - Export to Markdown — raw .md file
    - Copy to clipboard with one click
  
    Themes
    - Light mode, dark mode, or follow your system preference
    - Carefully crafted color palettes for both modes
    - Syntax highlighting adapts to your theme
  
    Editor Settings
    - Centered or expanded editor layout
    - Line numbers in code blocks
    - Word wrap toggle
    - All preferences saved automatically
  
    Privacy First
  
    Tab Notes stores everything locally in your browser using Chrome's built-in storage. Your notes never leave your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking, no analytics. The extension only requests the "storage" permission — nothing else.
  
    Works Offline
  
    Tab Notes works entirely offline. No internet connection needed, ever.
  
    Fast and Lightweight
  
    Tab Notes loads instantly when you open a new tab. The editor and UI are optimized for speed — heavy features like export and preview rendering are loaded on demand, only when you need them.

• Apr 7, 2026
  short_description

  A note-taking extension that replaces the new tab page. Quickly jot down your ideas every time you open a new tab.

  A note-taking extension that replaces the new tab page. Quickly jot down ideas every time you open a new tab.

• Apr 7, 2026
  name

  Notes in New Tab

  Tab Notes

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