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FAQ
General questions about CyberNotes features, configuration, and troubleshooting.
CyberNotes is a privacy-focused desktop note-taking application. It stores all data locally using SQL.js (SQLite compiled to WebAssembly) — no cloud, no accounts, no tracking.
Yes. CyberNotes is free and open source under the GPLv3 license. You can help keep it free here.
All data is stored locally in %APPDATA%\CyberNotes\. No data is sent to external servers.
Yes. CyberNotes works fully offline. Only auto-update checks require internet.
CyberNotes uses TipTap (ProseMirror) for rich text editing with markdown shortcuts.
Yes. Type markdown shortcuts (##, >, -, etc.) for instant formatting.
Yes. Insert images into notes. They are stored locally in %APPDATA%\CyberNotes\images\.
Yes. Bilingual spell checking for English and Spanish.
Yes. Autosave is enabled by default. You can also manually save with Ctrl+S.
Yes. Create folders with custom names, icons, and colors. Drag notes between folders.
Click the star icon or right-click → Toggle favorite. Starred notes appear in the Favorites filter.
Yes. Full-text search across titles, previews, and content.
Yes. Open multiple notes in tabs. Session restoration remembers open tabs.
Go to Settings → Security → Enable Master Password. Your password is hashed with bcrypt.
Auto-lock secures your notes after a period of inactivity. Set the timeout in Settings → Security.
The privacy shield hides note content when the app is minimized or hidden, preventing shoulder surfing.
It monitors Caps Lock state and can auto-off after inactivity with sound notifications.
- Cyber Dark (default)
- Midnight
- Forest
- Cyber Neon
- Light
- Graphite
Yes. Set a custom wallpaper in Settings → Appearance.
Yes. Configure blur intensity (0–40px) and overlay opacity (0–95%).
Yes. Full English and Spanish UI with instant switching.
Yes. Export as Markdown, HTML, or JSON backup.
Yes. Import from JSON backup. A safety backup is created automatically before import.
Export to JSON for a full backup including all notes, folders, and metadata.
- Check if autosave is enabled
- Try manual save (Ctrl+S)
- Verify disk space is available
- Check for conflicts with other apps
- Verify the hotkey in Settings → System
- Try a different key combination
- Ensure Node.js dependencies are installed
- Try running as Administrator
- Check Windows Event Viewer for errors
- Verify language settings
- Check if spell check is enabled
- The password hash is stored locally
- Reset requires deleting the database
- Export notes first if possible
Open an issue on GitHub Issues with:
- CyberNotes version
- Windows version
- Steps to reproduce
- Expected vs actual behavior
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Submit a pull request
- Describe your changes in the PR description
UI strings are in src/languages.ts. Submit a PR with your translation.
See the Donate section on the main README.