Hyperscribe

A minimalist popup notepad with smart tools, terminal styling, and persistent settings.

Hyperscribe is a distraction-free notepad that lives in your browser toolbar. Designed for developers, writers, and anyone who needs to capture thoughts instantly without leaving their workflow. CORE FEATURES Instant Access Click the toolbar icon or use keyboard shortcuts to open your notepad instantly. No loading times, no distractions—just pure productivity. Terminal-Inspired Themes Five carefully crafted themes designed for readability: • Default Bright - Clean light theme with blue accents • Default Dark - Professional dark theme • Monokai - Classic developer favorite • Nord - Cool Nordic palette • Dracula - Rich vampire-inspired colors Smart Typography Customize your writing experience: • Adjustable font size (10-32px) • Multiple font families including monospace options • Bold and italic formatting • Monospace fonts perfect for code snippets Emoji Picker Insert emojis without leaving the keyboard. Built-in emoji panel with keyboard navigation (arrow keys, Enter to select). Custom Templates Create reusable note templates: • Daily logs • Meeting notes • Bug reports • Code snippets • Any recurring format you need Smart Export Download your notes in multiple formats: • Plain text (.txt) • Markdown (.md) • HTML (.html) Files are named chronologically (hyprscr-DD-MM-YYYY) for easy organization. Keyboard Shortcuts Power-user productivity: • Ctrl+Shift+C (Cmd+Shift+C on Mac) - Copy all text • Ctrl+Shift+S (Cmd+Shift+S on Mac) - Download as text • Ctrl+Shift+X (Cmd+Shift+X on Mac) - Clear note • Ctrl+Shift+T (Cmd+Shift+T on Mac) - Toggle theme panel Responsive Design Resizable window (320x360 to 640x599) - adjust to your workflow. Remembers your preferred size. Privacy-First All data stored locally on your device. Zero telemetry, zero tracking, zero external servers. Your notes are yours alone. Tabbed Notes Organize multiple notes with tabs: • Create unlimited note tabs • Quick tab switching • Per-tab titles and metadata • Close confirmation with "don't ask again" option Cloud Sync (Coming Soon) Sync notes across devices via Chrome's secure sync storage. Your data, encrypted and synchronized. Settings Backup Export/import your preferences as JSON: • Theme settings • Font preferences • Window size • Templates • UI settings --- WHO IS THIS FOR? Developers: Quickly jot down code snippets, API keys (during development), or debugging notes without context-switching. Writers: Capture story ideas, character notes, or quick drafts in a distraction-free environment. Students: Take lecture notes, track assignments, or organize study topics with tabbed notes. Productivity Enthusiasts: Maintain todo lists, daily logs, or capture fleeting thoughts instantly. Terminal Lovers: Enjoy a minimalist, keyboard-driven interface with terminal aesthetics. --- TECHNICAL DETAILS • Manifest V3 (latest Chrome extension standard) • Built with vanilla JavaScript - fast and lightweight • No external dependencies or tracking libraries • Local storage only - complete privacy • Accessible UI with ARIA labels and keyboard navigation • Responsive design with custom scrollbars --- FAQs **Q: Where is my data stored?** A: All data is stored locally in your browser using chrome.storage.local. Nothing is sent to external servers. **Q: Does it work offline?** A: Yes! Hyperscribe works completely offline. **Q: Can I sync notes across devices?** A: Cloud sync is planned for the premium version using Chrome's secure sync storage. **Q: What's the difference between free and premium?** A: Free includes all core features (themes, emoji, templates, export). Premium adds tabbed notes and settings backup. **Q: Is there a subscription?** A: No! Premium is a one-time £5 lifetime purchase. **Q: Can I export my notes?** A: Yes! Export as TXT, Markdown, or HTML anytime. **Q: Does it collect my data?** A: No. Zero data collection, zero tracking. See our privacy policy for details. **Q: Can I use it for sensitive information?** A: While we don't collect data, remember that Chrome extensions with storage permissions have access to their stored data. For highly sensitive information, use dedicated encrypted solutions. --- PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED • Storage: Save your notes and preferences locally • Downloads: Export notes as files when you click download That's it. No tracking, no analytics, no unnecessary permissions. --- SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Found a bug? Have a feature request? We're actively developing Hyperscribe and welcome your feedback. Report issues or suggest features through the Chrome Web Store support section or visit our GitHub repository. --- ROADMAP Coming soon: • Cloud sync with conflict resolution • Markdown preview and rendering • Code syntax highlighting • Line numbers toggle • Note search functionality • Browser-native encryption for sensitive notes --- WHY HYPERSCRIBE? In a world of bloated note-taking apps with subscriptions, sync servers, and feature creep, Hyperscribe returns to basics: fast, local, distraction-free note capture with beautiful aesthetics and power-user features. No accounts. No cloud dependency (unless you want it). No tracking. Just notes. **Get Hyperscribe today and rediscover the joy of simple, fast note-taking.** --- Hyperscribe - Your thoughts, instantly accessible.