NewTabNote replaces your blank new tab page with a professional, block-based editor inspired by Notion and Obsidian. Whether you're capturing quick ideas, managing complex projects, or using AI to summarize your thoughts, NewTabNote is designed for speed, privacy, and productivity.
- 18+ Block Types: Structured content with headings, tables, code blocks, math equations (LaTeX), and more.
- Slash Commands: Type
/to instantly access any block type. - Markdown Support: Use familiar shortcuts like
#,-,>, and```for lightning-fast writing. - Drag & Drop: Effortlessly reorder your thoughts with a simple handle.
- Smart Summarization: Get the gist of long notes in seconds.
- Content Expansion: Let AI help you flesh out ideas and add detail.
- Auto-Titling: Never see "Untitled" again—AI generates relevant titles based on your content.
- Multi-Provider Support: Connect to OpenAI (GPT-4o), Anthropic (Claude 3.5), Google Gemini, or even local models via Ollama.
- Unlimited Notes & Folders: Organize your life without limits.
- Fuzzy Search: Find any note instantly by searching titles or content.
- Tabbed Interface: Work on multiple notes simultaneously with a familiar tabbed view.
- Daily Notes: One-click access to your daily journal or scratchpad.
- 100% Local Storage: Your data stays in your browser (IndexedDB). No servers, no tracking.
- Offline Ready: Works perfectly without an internet connection (except AI features).
- Export/Import: Full control over your data with JSON and Markdown export options.
- Themes: Light, Dark, and System modes.
- Typography: Choose between System, Serif, or Monospace fonts.
- Layout: Adjustable editor width (Narrow to Full Width) and resizable sidebar.
Most "New Tab" extensions are either too simple or cluttered with ads. NewTabNote is built for power users who want a clean, distraction-free environment that feels like a premium desktop app, right inside their browser.
Install NewTabNote on the Chrome Web Store
- Download the latest
new-tab-note-vX.X.X.zipfrom Releases - Extract the zip file to a permanent location
- Open Chrome and navigate to
chrome://extensions/ - Enable "Developer mode" in the top right corner
- Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder
- Open a new tab to start using NewTabNote
- Clone this repository
- Install dependencies:
npm install - Build the extension:
npm run build - Open Chrome and navigate to
chrome://extensions/ - Enable "Developer mode" in the top right corner
- Click "Load unpacked" and select the
distfolder - Open a new tab to start using NewTabNote
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build for production (minified)
npm run build
# Build for development (no minification)
npm run build:dev
# Create release package (.zip)
npm run package
# Full release build (clean + build + package)
npm run release- All notes are stored locally in your browser's IndexedDB.
- No data is sent to any server except when using AI features.
- AI requests go directly to your configured provider with your API key.
- API keys are stored locally and never transmitted elsewhere.
For complete details, see our Privacy Policy.
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