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Mynota – a browser-based text editor that compresses notes into the URL

#1

Post by dhax_or » Mon, Feb 16, 2026, 2:51 PM UTC

Mynota – a browser-based text editor that compresses notes into the URL
mynota-app.vercel.app

Re: Mynota – a browser-based text editor that compresses notes into the URL

#2

Post by dhax_or » Mon, Feb 16, 2026, 2:51 PM UTC

Hi HN

I built Mynota, a minimal, browser-based text editor where the entire note is compressed and stored in the URL hash. That makes notes instantly shareable without any backend, accounts, or tracking.

Key ideas:

Uses the browser’s native Compression Streams API (deflate-raw)

Everything runs client-side (no servers, no DB, no analytics)

URL hash is the primary storage; localStorage is a fallback

Works offline and can be bookmarked

I’d love feedback on the approach, compression strategy, or edge cases you think I’ve missed.

Re: Mynota – a browser-based text editor that compresses notes into the URL

#3

Post by nakamurahiro1 » Mon, Feb 16, 2026, 2:53 PM UTC

dhax_or wrote: post #2

Hi HN I built Mynota, a minimal, browser-based text editor where the entire note is compressed and stored in the URL hash. That makes notes instantly shareable without any backend, accounts, or tracking. Key ideas: Uses the browser’s native Compression Streams API (deflate-raw) Everything runs client-side (no servers, no DB, no analytics) URL hash is the primary storage; localStorage is a fallback Works offline and c…

Oh wow! This looks really good