Storage
Local block storage
Structured notes in your browser-fast, private, and available offline.
Why MyMemos
Not another notes app - your browser's new tab
Most note apps sit in a separate tab you forget to open. MyMemos is where Chrome already takes you - ready to capture the moment you hit ⌘ T.
Core
Replaces your New Tab
Every ⌘T opens your workspace. Capture a thought before it disappears.
Themes
7 built-in themes
Light, Dark, Midnight, Dracula, Solarized, Forest, and Ocean.
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Editor
Notion-style editor
Slash commands, headings, lists, and code blocks-keyboard-first.
Search
Instant search
Jump anywhere with ⌘K. Fuzzy match across titles and body text.
100% on-device
Privacy
Local-first & offline
No backend. Your notes never leave your device.
Get started
Up and running in five steps
Install once. Every new tab becomes your workspace - no account, no server, no config.
Download & unzip
Grab the extension bundle and extract it to a folder on your machine.
Open Chrome extensions
Navigate to
chrome://extensionsin your browser.Enable developer mode
Toggle Developer mode in the top-right corner of the extensions page.
Load unpacked
Click Load unpacked and select the folder you extracted.
Open a new tab
MyMemos replaces your New Tab - start writing immediately.
FAQ
Common questions about MyMemos
Quick answers for anyone comparing local-first New Tab notes apps.
MyMemos is a free Chrome extension that replaces your browser's New Tab with a local-first notes workspace. Every time you open a new tab, your notes are ready-no separate app to launch.
Yes. MyMemos is free and open source (MIT license). There is no subscription, account, or paid tier.
No. MyMemos works entirely offline. Your notes are stored locally in your browser using IndexedDB. Nothing is sent to a server.
All notes and settings stay on your device. Page content lives in IndexedDB; preferences use chrome.storage.local in the extension (or localStorage in the web demo).
MyMemos lives on your New Tab, not a separate website or app. It is local-first and private by default: no login, no sync servers, and no cloud dependency. Best for quick capture when you hit ⌘T.
Yes. A live browser demo is available here. Same UI as the extension, using localStorage instead of chrome.storage.