NewTabNote: Transform Your New Tab into an AI-Powered Second Brain

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.

📸 See the full visual showcase » — the block editor, slash-command menu, and settings, captured live.

🚀 Key Features

📝 Advanced Block-Based Editor

• 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.

🤖 Your Personal AI Assistant

• 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.

📂 Professional Organization

• 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.

🔒 Privacy & Performance First

• 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.

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🎨 Customization

• Themes: Light, Dark, and System modes (plus a theme builder).
• Typography: Choose between System, Serif, or Monospace fonts.
• Layout: Adjustable editor width (Narrow to Full Width) and resizable sidebar.

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💡 Why NewTabNote?

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.

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📥 Installation

From Chrome Web Store (Recommended)

Install NewTabNote on the Chrome Web Store

Manual Installation (Developer Mode)

1. Download the latest new-tab-note-vX.X.X.zip from Releases
2. Extract the zip file to a permanent location
3. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
4. Enable "Developer mode" in the top right corner
5. Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder
6. Open a new tab to start using NewTabNote

From Source (Development)

1. Clone this repository
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Build the extension: npm run build
4. Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
5. Enable "Developer mode" in the top right corner
6. Click "Load unpacked" and select the dist folder
7. Open a new tab to start using NewTabNote

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🛠 Development

Scripts

# 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

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🔒 Privacy

• 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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📜 License

MIT