After spending years building applications with Nuxt.js (and occasionally dipping into Next.js), I decided to take a step back to pure Vue 3 and create a Google Keep alternative.
Notocan
Local Google Keep alternative. Your notes stay in your browser, completely private.
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Just kidding - the app is far more dumb.
Notocan is what I like to say “deliberately dumb”, local and fast. It’s not trying to be the next big productivity platform with AI features, cloud sync complexity, or fancy collaboration tools. It’s just notes, done right in a browser window.
Core Features
- Fully Local: Everything stored in your browser’s IndexedDB
- No Account Required: Start taking notes immediately
- Privacy First: No tracking, no analytics, no cloud sync
- Fast Search: Instant note filtering and search
- Color Coding: Organize notes with color labels
- Responsive: Works on desktop and mobile browsers
Technical Details
- Built with: Vue 3, Composition API, DaisyUI, Tailwind CSS
- Storage: Browser IndexedDB
- Platform: Web (all modern browsers)
- License: MIT
- Last Updated: October 2025
The app is deliberately simple - just notes, tags, and colors. No fancy features, no bloat, no account creation. Your data stays in your browser, period.