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A fast, lightweight Chrome extension for capturing spontaneous ideas and notes with local persistence
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Transform your browsing experience with IdeaFlash - the ultimate tool for capturing brilliant ideas the moment they strike!
⚡ Why IdeaFlash?
Never lose another brilliant idea while browsing the web. IdeaFlash is designed for thinkers, creators, and professionals who need to quickly capture thoughts without interrupting their workflow.
💡 How to Use
- Install IdeaFlash from the Chrome Web Store
- Click the extension icon or press Ctrl+Shift+Y
- Type your idea with an optional title
- Save instantly with Ctrl+Enter or the Save button
- Access all your notes anytime through the History view
🚀 Key Features
1. Instant Capture
- Lightning-fast note creation with a single click or keyboard shortcut
- Clean, distraction-free interface that won't disrupt your browsing
- Auto-saves your ideas as you type
- Smart Organization
2. Search through all your notes instantly
- Browse your complete idea history with intuitive sorting
- Edit and organize notes with a beautiful, responsive interface
- Local First, Cloud Optional
3. All notes stored securely on your device using IndexedDB
- Works perfectly offline - no internet required
- Optional cloud sync with Google authentication for cross-device access
4. Seamless Experience
- Gorgeous animated interface built with modern web technologies
- Keyboard shortcuts for power users (Ctrl+Shift+Y)
- Quick save with Ctrl+Enter while typing
- Minimal resource usage - won't slow down your browser
🎯 Perfect For
- Students: Capture research insights and study notes while browsing
- Professionals: Save important thoughts during online meetings or research
- Writers & Creators: Never lose that perfect idea or inspiration
- Researchers: Quickly note down findings and references
- Anyone: Who has great ideas that need to be captured immediately
🔒 Privacy & Security
- Local Storage: Your data stays on your device by default
- No Tracking: Zero analytics, telemetry, or data collection
- Secure Sync: Optional cloud features use industry-standard encryption
- Minimal Permissions: Only requests essential browser APIs
Latest reviews
- (2025-08-04) Chenchen Li: Feel it is quite handy to note down any idea flashed in mind during browsing, and then can transfer it to other places if needed.