Free Browser Notes App for Quick Drafts

Capture ideas, format text, and organize folders locally directly inside your new tab.

The Meelio Notes app with a search bar and folders on the left and a clean writing canvas on the right

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  • Private by Design Your data stays on your device until you sign in. No account needed.
  • Never Your Content Anonymous usage counts only, with an opt-out in Settings.
  • Free Core The timer, tasks, notes and sounds are free.

How the Meelio Notes Interface Works

The Meelio notes app features a two-pane layout. The left sidebar contains a “Search All Notes” bar and a filter button to help you locate past entries quickly. Below the search bar, your notes are automatically grouped by date and organized into custom folders.

The Meelio Notes app with a search bar, dated groups and folders on the left and the editor on the right
Search past entries, organize folders, and format text using the built-in toolbar.

Distraction-Free Text Editing

The main writing area provides a clean canvas. Each note automatically tracks the creation date and time at the top. Use the formatting toolbar in the upper right corner to access typography settings, build checklists, or enter full-screen drafting mode by toggling the sidebar off.

Integrated AI Tools

You can use the AI sparkle icon in the top toolbar to access the integrated AI assistant. It can proofread, improve, summarize, expand or simplify a note directly within the text editor without opening an external AI tab. Ask AI is part of Meelio Pro and needs an internet connection; it only receives the prompt you send it.

Private Notes for Sensitive Drafts

Private notes are part of Meelio Pro. Turn on a Private folder and the notes inside it are encrypted on your device before they sync, protected by a passphrase you set. A 4-digit code opens them on a browser you use often. If Pro ends, notes already in Private stay encrypted; you just can’t add more.

Why Use a Local-First Notes Extension?

Meelio keeps your notes on your device, opens instantly in every new tab, and keeps your data private until you choose to sign in.

  • Privacy first Your notes and drafts stay entirely in your browser storage. No account needed.
  • Instant load Runs on your device, so the editor is ready to type the moment a tab opens.
  • Works offline You can create, edit, and save notes locally even if you lose your internet connection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this notes app completely free?

Yes. The notes tool is free to use, and so is the core Meelio extension, including tasks, the timer, and the site blocker. The built-in AI assistant is part of optional Pro.

Do I need to create an account?

No. The notes app works with no sign-up, and the Meelio extension works the moment you install it. An account is free and only adds sync across devices.

How does Meelio handle my privacy?

The text editor runs locally in your browser. In the Meelio extension, your data stays on your device until you choose to sign in. The app sends anonymous usage counts, never your content, and you can turn that off in Settings. This website uses Google Analytics, and the privacy policy says exactly what.

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