What is app?

Standard Notes is a note-taking app that encrypts everything end-to-end, meaning only you can read what you write, not the company, not the server, not anyone in between. You can use it to capture notes, store files, and keep your work synced across all your devices for free. It works on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web. The core promise is privacy through encryption. When you type a note, it gets scrambled on your device before it ever touches the internet. Your synced notes land on a server in that scrambled form, and only your devices hold the key to unscramble them. You just create an account, download the app wherever you want it, and everything stays in sync automatically. It's built for people who care about keeping their writing private, professionals, journalists, developers, or anyone who wants a dependable, long-lasting place for important notes. Beyond plain notes, there's a feature called Listed that lets you turn your notes into a published blog with email newsletters sent to readers. Developers can also build and publish their own extensions to add functionality. The project is open source, so anyone can inspect how it works or run their own copy. If you want to self-host, the web app compiles into static files (HTML, JavaScript, CSS) that you serve from any basic web server. You can also point the app at your own sync server by changing one setting, which matters for people who want full control over where their data lives. The project puts a strong emphasis on longevity and sustainability, the idea being that your notes should still be readable decades from now, not tied to a service that might disappear. That philosophy, combined with the encryption model, makes it a fit for anyone storing life's work rather than throwaway reminders.