A lightweight VS Code extension that adds a simple note-taking area to the sidebar - ideal for writing quick thoughts, reminders, or temporary text while coding.
Features
1. Sidebar Notepad
Opens directly inside the VS Code sidebar.
Provides a single, large textarea for typing notes.
Supports multiple languages with syntax highlighting powered by CodeMirror:
plain text
markdown
javascript
python
c
c++
java
json
html
css
shell
sql
yaml
Supports Alt + Mouse Wheel or toolbar buttons (+, =, –) to adjust font size.
Allows toggling Preview Mode for Markdown and HTML.
2. Syntax Highlighting
Integrated with CodeMirror for smooth editing and syntax coloring.
Supports auto-close brackets, auto-close tags, and matching brackets.
Adjustable font size for comfortable reading.
Keeps the cursor position and scroll location when switching languages.
3. Markdown & HTML Preview
Preview Mode can be toggled manually by clicking the Preview button.
Not real-time - content is rendered only when entering preview mode.
