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A notepad that lives in your browser.
n.ayie.my is an offline-capable notepad — write, draft, and keep notes that stay in your own browser. No accounts, no server, no trace left behind. A few small writing tools ride along too. Also reachable over Tor for extra privacy.
Open on clearnet →
mirrors: n.ayie.my
n2.ayie.my
n3.ayie.my
Or via the Tor network (hidden service):
ja275a3ku7fxq5c74logqv4p43huj3tfaaagcdtw4u7yg2tavn3ctnid.onionNotes are stored locally in your browser. Clear your browser and they're gone — that's the point.
ayie.my · n.ayie.my · n2.ayie.my · n3.ayie.my · .onion
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FAQ
33 questions, answered.
What is N (Notepad)? +
N is a hosted copy of Notepad, the offline-capable web notepad by Amit Merchant (notepad.js.org). Open the page and start writing — it is a plain-text editor that lives in your browser.
Who made the original Notepad? +
Notepad is an open-source project by Amit Merchant, published at notepad.js.org under the MIT license.
Where are my notes saved? +
Notes are saved locally in your browser using localStorage — not on the server. Your text never leaves your device.
Does the server store my notes? +
No. There is no server-side storage; everything is kept in your own browser's localStorage.
Do I need an account? +
No accounts, no sign-up. Just open the page and type.
Does it work offline? +
Yes. Notepad uses the Service Worker API, so it works offline once loaded.
Can I install it as an app? +
Yes, it is a PWA — installable on supported browsers, with 'Add to Home Screen' on Android.
Is there a dark mode? +
Yes, Notepad has a dark mode.
Can I change the font? +
Yes — it supports serif, monospaced, and dyslexic-friendly fonts.
Does it count words? +
Yes, it shows both word and character counts.
Can I export my notes? +
Yes — download notes as plain text, HTML, or PDF.
Can I share a note via URL? +
No. Notes are stored locally in your browser, so there is no shareable note URL like a pastebin.
What is the difference between n, n2, and n3? +
They are mirror domains serving the same Notepad app; they do not share notes since storage is per-browser, per-origin.
Is it available on Tor? +
Yes, there is a Tor hidden service mirror in addition to the clearnet domains.
Do I need Tor Browser? +
Only for the .onion mirror. The clearnet domains work in any browser.
Are my notes private? +
Yes — notes stay in your browser's local storage and are not uploaded anywhere.
What happens if I clear my browser data? +
Clearing site data or localStorage will erase your notes, since that is where they live. Export important notes first.
Does it autosave? +
Yes, your text is autosaved to localStorage as you type.
Is there a focus mode? +
Yes, a focus mode is available on desktop for distraction-free writing.
Is there a writing timer? +
Yes, Notepad includes a writing timer and note statistics.
What is the Pomodoro tool? +
One of Notepad's mini tools is a Pomodoro timer to structure focused work sessions.
Can I play ambient noise? +
Yes — it can play ambient sounds like coffee shop, rain, or fireside to help you focus.
What is the typewriter feature? +
Notepad can mimic a typewriter sound as you type, and offers a typewriter-style scrolling experience.
Are there paper textures? +
Yes, you can enable textures such as dotted paper or graph paper.
What are Snapshots? +
Snapshots let you save point-in-time copies of your note so you can revisit earlier versions.
Are there break reminders? +
Yes, optional break reminders can prompt you after long writing sessions.
What is the floating window feature? +
In supported browsers, Notepad can open a Picture-in-Picture floating window to take notes over other apps.
What mini tools are included? +
The upstream project adds tools like Rich Text Notes, Markdown Editor, Pomodoro Timer, Voice Notes, Kanban, Case Converter, Text Diff, and more.
Are there keyboard shortcuts? +
Yes, Notepad supports keyboard shortcuts for common actions.
Does it support rich formatting? +
The main editor is plain text; rich text and Markdown are available via the separate mini tools upstream.
Is there a character or size limit? +
Storage is bound by your browser's localStorage quota (typically several MB), not a server limit.
Is it free and open source? +
Yes — Notepad is MIT-licensed and free. You can support the developer via Buy Me a Coffee.
Where can I request features? +
Feature requests go to the upstream project's GitHub Discussions at github.com/amitmerchant1990/notepad.