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9 points by samrazer ↗ HN
I’ve always liked fast online tools for jotting notes or organizing thoughts — but most “productivity” sites either save data to the cloud, require sign-ups, or are full of distractions.

So I built an online productivity tools website, a small collection of browser-based tools. It includes an online notepad where you can write and save notes right in your browser, a cornell notes tool available in more than 20 languages, and more coming soon like a pomodoro timer and a simple blank page for focused writing.

Everything works entirely in-browser using localStorage — no accounts, no cloud sync, no tracking. The site uses only minimal ads (anchor and vignette) to keep it free.

I built it mostly for myself to have a clean, private place to write and study, but I figured others might find it useful too. Feedback, bugs, and suggestions are all welcome.

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codeonline
I can barely see the site behind the hugely intrusive adverts on the page. Maybe 30% of the screen real estate is visible on mobile. I don't know how this is usable much less productive.
pj1115
I'm not sure I agree with 'minimal ads'. On a 27" monitor, 3 banners and an ads privacy pop-up don't take up much screen real estate, but visually some pages have as much ad as content. It's not a great experience when you're competing with other free (or OSS) products. If you're really only looking for feedback, you might have better luck if you aren't trying to monetising the people giving up their time!

Congrats on building this for yourself, I can certainly see the benefit of building writing tools to suit your own needs.

kopollo
It looks like a nice project. My biggest preference is that it's privacy-focused.
mmeoww
I mean it is alright...