About notemd.fun

A note app that is honest about what it does and does not do.

Where it came from

Most note-taking tools want two things from you: your data and a recurring payment. The data feeds their AI models or gets sold to advertisers, and the subscription locks your own writing behind a paywall. notemd.fun was built in direct response to that pattern.

The premise is simple. You should be able to open a browser, start writing, and trust that nothing you type is being sent to a server. No telemetry, no analytics tracking your sessions, no background sync to a cloud you did not ask for.

How it works

Everything you write is stored in your browser's localStorage. When you close the tab and come back, your notes are still there because they never left your device. The app uses marked.js to parse markdown and highlight.js to colour code blocks, both loaded once from public CDNs.

If you install it as a PWA, the app and its dependencies are cached locally so it runs completely without an internet connection after the first load.

Who it is for

notemd.fun fits best when you need a private, fast scratch pad that understands markdown. It is well suited for:

• Students writing notes, drafts, and literature reviews
• Developers keeping technical notes alongside code
• Researchers collecting observations and citations
• Writers who prefer plain text with good formatting
• Anyone who wants a note app that respects their privacy

What it is not

notemd.fun is not a team tool, a wiki, or a knowledge base platform. It does not sync across devices (yet), does not support real-time collaboration, and does not store anything server-side in the current version. If those are hard requirements, the Pro plan on the roadmap is intended to address them.

The roadmap

The current version is intentionally minimal. Planned additions include optional Supabase-backed cloud sync, note versioning, and a Pro tier with cross-device access. None of these will be forced on free users. The local-first experience stays free permanently.

How To Use notemd.fun

Everything you need to get from your first note to a smooth daily workflow.

Getting started

1. 1

   Create an account or skip it

   Click "Open App" on the landing page. You can register with any email and password (stored only in your browser, not on a server) or type anything and press Sign In. The "account" here is just a label so the app knows to show the editor. No verification email is sent.

2. 2

   Create your first note

   Press the "+ New Note" button in the sidebar. A new untitled note opens in the editor. Click the title field at the top to rename it.

3. 3

   Write in markdown

   Type in the editor pane on the left. The rendered output appears in the preview pane on the right. Standard markdown syntax applies: # for headings, ** for bold, * for italic, ``` for code blocks.

4. 4

   Use the toolbar

   Click any toolbar button to insert markdown syntax at the cursor position. If you have text selected, the formatting wraps around the selection.

5. 5

   Notes save automatically

   The app saves to localStorage two seconds after you stop typing. You will see "Saved" appear in the bottom bar. Press Ctrl+S at any time to save immediately.

Organising notes

• Type a tag name in the tag field below the note title and press Enter. The tag appears as a colour-coded chip.
• Click the pin icon next to a note in the sidebar to keep it at the top of the list.
• Use the search bar to filter by title or content as you type.
• Click the three-dot menu on a note to rename, pin, or move it to trash.

Exporting

• Export .md downloads the raw markdown file to your device.
• Export PDF opens your browser's print dialog. Choose "Save as PDF" as the destination. Only the preview pane is printed, so the output is clean.

Keyboard shortcuts

Focus mode

Click the focus mode button (bottom of the sidebar) to hide the sidebar and give the editor and preview pane the full screen width. Click it again to bring the sidebar back.

Installing as an app

notemd.fun is a Progressive Web App. In Chrome or Edge, look for the install icon in the address bar and click it. On iOS Safari, tap Share and then "Add to Home Screen". Once installed, the app opens in its own window without browser chrome and works offline.

Trash and restore

Deleting a note from the context menu moves it to trash. Open trash from the sidebar to view deleted notes. From there you can restore a note or permanently delete it.

Privacy Policy

We do not collect your data. This page explains exactly what that means in practice.

What data we collect

We do not collect any personal data. notemd.fun is a static web application with no backend server. When you use the app, your notes, account information, and preferences are stored only in your browser's localStorage. That data never leaves your device.

Third-party services loaded on this page

The following external resources are loaded from CDNs when you visit notemd.fun:

• Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com) for the DM Serif Display and Inter typefaces
• cdnjs.cloudflare.com for the highlight.js library and its stylesheets
• cdn.jsdelivr.net for the marked.js library

When your browser fetches these resources, the CDN providers may log your IP address as part of standard server access logs. We have no control over those logs. If this is a concern, you can install notemd.fun as a PWA; once installed, all resources are cached locally and no further CDN requests are made.

Analytics and tracking

We do not use Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Hotjar, or any other analytics or session recording service. There is no tracking pixel, no fingerprinting script, and no advertisement network on this site.

Cookies

We do not set any cookies. See the Cookie Policy for a full explanation.

Your notes

Your note content is stored in localStorage under the key "notemd_notes". It is accessible only by code running on this domain. We cannot read it. Nobody can read it except you and anyone who has physical access to your device and browser.

Children

This application does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Because we collect no data from anyone, this policy effectively covers all users equally.

Changes to this policy

If the privacy posture of this application changes in a meaningful way (for example, if we add optional cloud sync in a future Pro tier), this page will be updated before the change goes live, and the "last updated" date below will reflect that.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, reach out at privacy@notemd.fun.

Last updated: May 2026

Cookie Policy

Short version: we do not use cookies.

Do we use cookies?

No. notemd.fun does not set any HTTP cookies in your browser. There are no session cookies, no authentication cookies, no analytics cookies, and no advertising cookies.

What we use instead

Instead of cookies, the application uses the browser's localStorage API to persist data on your device. localStorage is not a cookie. It is not sent to any server with HTTP requests. It is read only by JavaScript code running on the same domain.

The following keys are stored in localStorage when you use the app:

• notemd_notes - your note content, titles, tags, and metadata
• notemd_user - a mock user object used to keep you signed in between visits (email only, no passwords stored)
• notemd_theme - your light or dark mode preference

None of this data is transmitted anywhere. You can clear it at any time through your browser's developer tools or by clearing site data in your browser settings.

Third-party cookies

The CDN providers (Google Fonts, Cloudflare cdnjs, jsDelivr) may set their own cookies or use their own tracking when your browser requests resources from their servers. We cannot control or disable this behaviour. Refer to their respective privacy policies if this is a concern. As noted in the Privacy Policy, installing the PWA eliminates ongoing CDN requests after the initial load.

Changes

If the cookie posture of this application changes, this page will be updated. The last updated date below reflects the current version.

Last updated: May 2026

Terms of Service

Plain language. Read it in two minutes.

Using the app

notemd.fun is free to use. You do not need to create an account. By accessing the app, you agree to use it for lawful purposes only. You must not use it to store, distribute, or process content that is illegal in your jurisdiction.

Your content

Everything you write in notemd.fun belongs to you. Because notes are stored in your own browser, we have no access to your content, we cannot monetise it, and we cannot use it in any way. You are entirely responsible for your own data and for making backups if your notes are important to you. localStorage can be cleared by browser updates or by the user; we are not liable for data loss that results from that.

No warranty

notemd.fun is provided as-is. We make no guarantees about uptime, data preservation, or fitness for any particular purpose. The app is a free tool maintained on a best-effort basis.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, notemd.fun and its authors are not liable for any loss of data, loss of profits, or other damages arising from your use of or inability to use the application.

Third-party resources

The application loads scripts from third-party CDNs (marked.js via jsDelivr, highlight.js via Cloudflare, Google Fonts). Use of those services is subject to their own terms. We are not responsible for their availability or behaviour.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms as the application evolves, particularly when the Pro tier with cloud sync is introduced. Continued use of the app after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by applicable law. Any disputes will be handled in good faith before any formal legal proceedings.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent to legal@notemd.fun.

Last updated: May 2026