SideNote

SideNote - Quick text and code snippet notes without leaving VS Code.

A VS Code extension for quick note-taking with support for multiple programming languages and syntax highlighting. Take notes like chatting with an assistant - all your notes are persistent and accessible across windows.

Features

• Side Panel - Opens in a dedicated panel beside your editor
• Multiple Notes - Create, switch, search, and manage multiple notes
• Open in New Tab - New notes open in separate tabs, keeping your current note intact
• Rich Code Formatting - Support for 30+ languages with syntax highlighting
• Timestamps - See when each message was created and edited
• Export Notes - Export to Markdown, JSON, or plain text files
• Rename Notes - Easily rename your notes for better organization
• Copy/Edit/Delete - Full control over individual messages
• Persistent Storage - Notes are saved locally and persist across sessions
• Search - Quickly find notes by title or content

Supported Languages

plaintext, typescript, javascript, go, python, sql, markdown, json, html, java, kotlin, c, cpp, csharp, bash, shell, powershell, css, diff, docker, dockerfile, php, ruby, rust, nginx, swift, regex, scss, toml, xml, yaml

Data Privacy

Completely local (e.g: ~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/....), no any external connection

Usage

1. Open SideNote panel: Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+P → SideNote: Open side note panel
2. Type your note in the input area
3. Select the format (plaintext, typescript, python, etc.)
4. Press Enter or click the send button

Commands

Buttons

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Search for "SideNote"
4. Click Install

Or install from the VS Code Marketplace.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

Contributing

Issues and pull requests are welcome at GitHub.