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PageNotes is a lightweight, privacy-focused browser extension designed to elevate your browsing experience by allowing you to attach digital notes directly to specific URLs or entire websites. Instead of relying on traditional, cluttered bookmark folders, it saves your context, tracking numbers, login hints, or research thoughts directly “on” the page itself.

The core features and functionalities that set it apart from standard bookmarking include: Context-Aware Note Taking

URL Scouting: You can scope a note to a precise webpage (like a single article or order tracking page).

Domain Grouping: You can write a broad note that applies to an entire domain (e.g., general account notes for amazon.com).

Visual Anchors: When you revisit a page that has a saved note, the PageNotes extension icon changes color to instantly alert you. Organization and Search

Tagging System: You can use hashtags (like #todo or #research) to categorize thoughts across completely different websites.

Global Dashboard: A centralized web panel lets you view, search, and manage all your notes in one place. Privacy and Syncing

No Third-Party Servers: By default, your data is stored locally in your browser so you have full control over your information.

Google Drive Integration: For cross-device access, you can securely sync your data directly to your personal Google Drive.

Local Encryption: For sensitive notes, you can enable client-side encryption using a private passphrase that is never stored anywhere else.

Mobile Companion: You can view and edit your saved browser notes on your phone or tablet via the companion PageNotes Web App. Device Compatibility

The extension is built for cross-browser flexibility. You can install it on Firefox via the Firefox Add-on Store as well as all Chromium-based platforms, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Brave. If you are looking to set this up, Page Notes – Get this Extension for Firefox (en-US)

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