Calm, Distraction-Free Notes & Tasks for Chrome & Windows

Yes, Notera is 100% free with no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or locked features. All capabilities including all 10 curated ergonomic themes, split markdown, due date alarms, templates, and automated backups are included.

Yes! Notera operates entirely locally in your browser. You can write notes, organize tasks, search tags, and export backups without requiring an active internet connection.

Pressing Alt+H activates an on-page draggable window directly on whatever webpage you are browsing. You can take notes or check off items without closing or leaving your current tab.

Notera synthesizes zero-latency acoustic presets (Gentle Chime, Digital Beep, Desk Bell, Marimba Melody) entirely locally using the browser's Web Audio API. You can also upload your own audio files (MP3, WAV, OGG up to 2MB). Audio files are stored strictly inside your local browser storage—no sound is ever sent to or downloaded from external servers.

Yes. You can export individual notes as standard .md files, or download complete JSON snapshots anytime. Notera also supports scheduled automatic local backups to your Downloads folder.

Both versions share the exact same clean interface, 100% offline local storage, markdown engine, and 3-tier task hierarchy. The Chrome Extension integrates into your browser's Side Panel with 1-click web clipping (Alt+N). The Windows Desktop version runs as a native, ultra-lightweight app (<15MB RAM) with an Always-on-Top Pin mode (Alt+P), system tray integration, and native Win32 taskbar alarm alerts.

Yes. Notera v1.6.1 supports direct single and batch .md file imports. Drag and drop your markdown files directly into any destination folder, and Notera will automatically extract titles, tags, and checklist tasks.

Notera's Master Vault uses client-side Web Crypto primitives: 256-bit AES-GCM encryption with keys derived via PBKDF2 (100,000 iterations of SHA-256) and a unique cryptographic salt. When a note is locked, its plaintext content is replaced with zero characters at rest, preventing any plaintext leakage. You can also configure auto-lock on inactivity and use your 20-character Emergency Recovery Key if you ever forget your master password.

When you configure your Master Vault, Notera generates a secure 20-character Emergency Recovery Key (formatted as NTRA-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX). If you forget your password, you can enter your recovery key to unwrap your vault master key and immediately unlock your notes, followed by setting a fresh password without data loss.

Notera Desktop provides 3 tailored layout modes: Default (Classic dual bar), Dynamic (Adaptive Header & Rail), and Elegant (Ultra-Zen Pure Rail). In Dynamic (wide displays) and Elegant modes, the top header is permanently hidden, expanding vertical writing space by +42px and shifting navigation controls into a dedicated left action rail with multi-note document tabs.

In adherence to strict least-privilege security engineering, Notera eliminated broad browsing history access (tabs) and permanent website scripts (<all_urls>), and in v1.6.1 achieved strict zero-inline-handler CSP compliance. Notera only uses transient, user-initiated activeTab access when you explicitly press Alt+Shift+N to capture selected text or Alt+H to summon the floating HUD. Your data is 100% private, on-device, and zero-telemetry.

Notera v1.6.1 introduces a floating in-editor find bar with Chrome/Notepad standard Style B Two-Phase Search (0/N scouting counter, soft yellow highlights, and cursor-proximity navigation on Enter) plus full-word selection on Escape. For tasks, the new Universal Cadence Engine supports daily, weekdays, weekly, and monthly recurring reminders with actionable desktop notifications ([✓ Mark Done] and [⏳ Snooze 10m]).