A focused writing surface with instant capture, device-local persistence, and lightweight MDX formatting. Deliberately small: not everything needs auth, a database, or AI.
Why I built it
I wanted a notes app that opened directly into writing. No onboarding, account, workspace picker, sync spinner, or suggestion that my grocery list needed AI.
What it does
Notes provides a fast writing surface, saves everything on the device, and supports lightweight formatting. It is intentionally narrow: capture text quickly and keep it available.
Why it matters
The project is a reminder that product judgment sometimes means removing architecture. Local persistence is not a temporary shortcut here; it is part of the promise that the app stays immediate and private.
Under the hood
- Jotai keeps editing state small and predictable.
- Device-local persistence removes account and backend dependencies.
- MDX-style formatting adds structure without turning the editor into a document suite.