local-nested-notes

Local Nested Notes (LNN) — Keep your notes local and organized in a simple, portable, and private way. LNN is a cross-platform, dependency-free notes app that works in any modern browser.

Contributors: John Martin https://github.com/JohnMartin0301 Readme Humanization

ChristosTheofylaktidis https://github.com/ChristosTheofylaktidis Added Word Count +

Main Features

• Nested tree structure in the left sidebar with intuitive navigation
• Drag-and-drop note reordering
• Multi-note editing via Ctrl+click (notes appear tiled on the right)
• Right-click context menus for rename, duplicate, add child, and delete
• All items are editable notes—no folder-only containers

Technical Highlights

• Single portable HTML file, no external dependencies
• Works across all modern browsers and devices
• Monospace font (Courier New / Monaco / Menlo) for consistent character width
• Line numbering with synchronized scrolling
• Smooth word wrapping
• Print function with proper margins and print-optimized styling

Data Management

• Import/export notes as JSON for backup or transfer
• No automatic saving—data clears on refresh (with warning)
• Unsaved changes indicator (yellow dot in the toolbar)
• Natural copy/paste support in text areas

Design & Experience

• Dark/light theme toggle
• Minimal black-and-white design with orange/yellow highlights
• Responsive design, mobile-friendly
• Keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl+Click for multi-select)
• Visual feedback for drag-and-drop and selections

How to use

The app includes two sample notes to guide you. Just:

• Click a note to open it
• Use Ctrl+click to select multiple notes for side-by-side editing
• Right-click for context menu options
• Drag notes to reorder them
• Use Export to save notes as a JSON file
• Use Import to restore notes from a saved file