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About Flux SidePad
# Flux SidePad
A Notepad++ inspired sidebar extension for Chrome and Edge. Write notes, capture web content, manage tasks, and preview Markdown — all without leaving the page.
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## Features
### Multi-tab Notes
- Create unlimited note tabs — click **+** to add, **×** to close
- **Double-click** or **right-click → Rename tab** to rename any tab
- Each tab's content is saved automatically
### Markdown Preview
- Write in Markdown syntax and toggle rendered preview with the **Preview** button
- Supports: headings, bold/italic/strikethrough, code blocks, lists, blockquotes, links, horizontal rules
### Web Capture (Context Menu)
- Select any text on a webpage, right-click, and choose **"Save to Flux SidePad"**
- Captured content is appended to your active note with the page title, a **clickable URL link**, and timestamp
- Works even when the panel is closed — content appears on next open
### Tasks
- Switch to the **Tasks** tab to manage a checklist
- Add tasks with the input field or press **Enter**
- Check off done items, delete with **×**
- Status bar shows completion count (e.g. `2/5 done`)
### Ctrl+F Search
- Press **Ctrl+F** (or **Cmd+F**) in Notes mode to open the search bar
- Navigate matches with **↑ / ↓** or **Enter / Shift+Enter**
- Highlights current match in the editor; turns red if no match found
- **Esc** closes the search bar
### Copy & Save
- **Copy** — copies current note (or task list) to clipboard; flashes "Copied!" as confirmation
- **Save .txt** — downloads current note/tasks as a `.txt` file named after the tab
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## Installation
### Chrome Web Store / Edge Add-ons Store
*(Link will appear here once published)*
### Manual / Developer Mode
1. Download or clone this repository
2. Open **Chrome** → `chrome://extensions` (or **Edge** → `edge://extensions`)
3. Enable **Developer mode** (top-right toggle)
4. Click **Load unpacked**
5. Select the `Notpad` folder
6. Click the extensions puzzle icon → pin **Flux SidePad**
7. Click the icon to open the side panel
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## Permissions
| Permission | Why |
|---|---|
| `sidePanel` | Render the extension as a side panel |
| `storage` | Persist notes and tasks locally on your device |
| `contextMenus` | Add "Save to Flux SidePad" to the right-click menu |
No data is ever sent to any server. Everything stays on your device.
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## Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| `Ctrl+F` / `Cmd+F` | Open find bar |
| `Enter` in find bar | Next match |
| `Shift+Enter` in find bar | Previous match |
| `Esc` | Close find bar |
| `Enter` in task input | Add task |
| `Double-click tab` | Rename tab inline |
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## Privacy Policy
Flux SidePad does not collect, transmit, or share any user data. All notes and tasks are stored locally using the browser's built-in `chrome.storage.local` API and never leave your device.
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## Author
Made by [celikovic.xyz](https://celikovic.xyz)
/// Version 1.3.1
Bug fix of the preview