Blinkpad is a zero-friction, browser-native scratchpad for ideas that refuse to wait. Keep it docked in the main window or float it on a second screen—every word stays in sync.
- Zero friction, open it, start typing, done.
- Autosave, your notes save themselves, even if you refresh.
- Sync across tabs, type in one window, see it in the other.
- Floating mini window (PiP), pull out a tiny editor to take notes while you watch, read, or review code.
- Easy share and export, use the system share sheet, copy as HTML, or export a crisp PNG.
- 100% local and private, nothing leaves your device.
- Open the new note form Cmd or Ctrl + J
- Open the note switcher Cmd or Ctrl + K
- Open the floating mini window Cmd or Ctrl + P
- Highlight text Cmd or Ctrl + B
- Italic text Cmd or Ctrl + I
- Wavy text Cmd or Ctrl + U
- Keep an Inbox note for quick dumps, organize later.
- Use short titles at the top of notes, it makes searching faster.
- Export a PNG of your note to drop it into a slide deck.
Blinkpad works great as a pinned tab. If you prefer a native feel, install it from your browser.
- macOS, Chrome, three dot menu, Save and share, Create shortcut.
- iOS and iPadOS, Safari, Share, Add to Home Screen.
- Android, Chrome, three dot menu, Install app.
Where are my notes stored? On your device, locally. Nothing is sent online.
What if I lose my connection or refresh the page? No problem, everything is already saved locally.
I do not see the mini window, what now? Your browser might not support it yet. Try a recent version of Chrome.
Your notes stay with you. No account, no tracking, no server.
npm install
npm run devnpm run buildnpm run preview- TypeScript + Vite power the build, keeping the runtime lean and the DX smooth.
- @plainsheet/core provides the animated bottom sheet foundations for libraries and new-note flows.
- BroadcastChannel synchronises content between windows, while lz-string compresses storage payloads.
- DOMPurify sanitises user input for safety; html2canvas handles high-fidelity PNG exports.
- Microtip sprinkles accessible tooltips across the navbar controls.
Have an idea, edge case, or design tweak for Blinkpad? Open an issue, start a discussion, or ship a pull request—everything from copy polish to PiP enhancements is welcome.
GPL 3.0, see COPYING.md.