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A beautiful, distraction-free note-taking app that lives in your new tab. Capture ideas instantly with rich text and full privacy. Transform your new tab into a powerful, distraction-free writing space. Kanso Notes is designed for thinkers, writers, and anyone who needs a quick place to capture thoughts without friction. Replaces your new tab page with a clean, elegant editor so you can start writing the moment you open your browser. 📝 Instant Note Taking - Replaces your New Tab page for immediate access. - Offline-first: Works perfectly without an internet connection. ✨ Rich Text Editor - Full formatting support: Bold, Italic, Lists, Headers, Code Blocks, and more. - Customizable Toolbar: Choose between Minimal, Standard, or Full toolsets, or hand-pick exactly which tools you need. - Context-Aware: Toolbar appears when you need it and stays out of your way when you don't. 🎨 Beautiful & Customizable - Themes: Toggle between Light, Dark, or Auto (syncs with system) modes. - Layout Control: Adjust editor width (Narrow, Regular, Wide) to suit your focus. - Sidebar: Toggle the sidebar for a completely immersive writing experience. 🚀 Smart Integration - Right-Click to Save: Context menu integration allows you to "Send to notes" instantly from any website. 🔒 Privacy First - No account required. No tracking. Your data stays yours. Why Kanso? "Kanso" (簡素) is a Japanese aesthetic principle meaning simplicity and elimination of clutter. We built Kanso Notes to embody this philosophy - removing distractions so you can focus on what matters: your ideas.
Feb 16, 2026
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