~200 byte in-browser, no JS, private notepad
~200 byte in-browser, no JS, private notepad launched on May 5, 2018 with 133 votes, #261 of 2,985 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.
In plain words
This is a minimalist in-browser notepad designed for privacy-conscious users who want to jot down notes without JavaScript or external dependencies. The application stores data locally and takes up approximately 200 bytes, making it extremely lightweight. It's ideal for anyone seeking a simple, fast note-taking tool that keeps all information private by design, with no tracking or data transmission to external servers.
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