Kladdi is a browser-based scratchpad and notebook designed for quick notes, markdown documents, code snippets, and drafts. It runs entirely in the browser with no installation or account required and stores all content locally so that nothing is sent to any server.
Content autosaves continuously to IndexedDB as the user types. The interface includes a sidebar for creating new files or folders, a file tree that supports renaming, deleting, copying, and drag-and-drop reorganization. Syntax highlighting appears automatically once the tool detects the file type, whether plain text, markdown, or code in any language. A search function helps locate content across the workspace.
Real-time collaboration is available by opening the Collaborate menu and starting a shared workspace, after which multiple users can edit simultaneously with changes merging live. Folder sync mirrors the workspace to a local directory on disk but requires a Chromium-based browser such as Chrome, Edge, or Arc. The page also lists planned additions including Git sync and cloud sync.
The tool presents itself as a lightweight alternative for users who want a private, instantly available workspace without accounts or data transmission. A GitHub link and theme options for light and dark modes are provided in the interface.
In the Productivity & Work space, kladdi takes a focused approach. Quickly capturing notes, code snippets, and drafts in the browser without installing software or creating accounts. kladdi is a consumer product aimed at developers and writers. The product is available for free. It runs on the web.
Behind kladdi is kladdi, and the product first shipped in 2024. Among its 6 catalogued features are local autosave, markdown support, and syntax highlighting.
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