Show HN: Minimalist editor that lives in browser, stores everything in the URL
4 months ago
- #minimalist
- #text-editor
- #browser-based
- A minimalist text editor that operates entirely in the browser and stores data in the URL hash.
- Features compression using deflate for text storage.
- Allows sharing notes via URLs, though they can be up to 500 characters long.
- Includes dark mode to respect user color scheme preferences.
- Auto-saves content with a 500ms debounce to prevent excessive saves.
- Mobile-friendly design for on-the-go usage.
- No backend required; operates without server support.
- Simple usage: open textarea.my, type, and observe URL changes.
- Supports custom page titles by starting the document with '# Title'.
- Advanced users can add styles via DevTools, which are saved in the URL.