Local vs Sync: Where Your Pinterest Notes Should Live (And Why It Matters)

In the age of the cloud, 'Local-First' sounds like a step backward. It's actually a leap forward for privacy and performance.

The Problem with Cloud Extensions

Most browser extensions send your data to a remote server. This introduces latency (loading spinners) and privacy risks (data breaches, selling user data). Do you really want a startup knowing every wedding dress you looked at?

The Local Advantage

Notestopin stores your notes in `chrome.storage.local`. This means:

• Zero Latency: Notes load instantly. No network requests.
• 100% Privacy: We literally cannot see your notes. They exist only on your hard drive.
• Offline Access: View your notes even when the internet cuts out.

But what about sync?

Chrome automatically syncs small amounts of storage across your signed-in devices. For heavy users, you can export your data to JSON/Markdown to back it up. We believe owning your data is worth the trade-off of not having a centralized server.