Collaborative Notepad - Real-time note sharing - no sign-up required
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Free, open-source real-time notepad for teams and students. Create, share, and edit notes instantly with Socket.IO sync. Perfect for meetings, brainstorming, and study groups. Dark mode included!
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Hey Product Hunt! š
I'm sh13y, and I built Collaborative Notepad after 20 hours of coding (and one serious back pain from needing a proper chair š ).
**Why I built this:**
I wanted a simple, fast way to share notes without the hassle of sign-ups, permissions, or complicated tools. Just create a note, share the link, and collaborate in real-time!
**š Key Features:**
ā Real-time collaboration with Socket.IO
ā No sign-up or login required
ā Custom URLs (e.g., collabnote.link/meeting-notes)
ā Dark/Light mode
ā User counter shows who's online
ā Auto-save every 3 seconds
ā Mobile responsive
ā 100% free & open source (MIT License)
**š NEW in v2.0:**
- Secret admin panel with password protection
- Automated cleanup of empty notes
- Bot protection & rate limiting
- Enhanced security features
- Professional error pages
**š ļø Tech Stack:**
Node.js, Express, Socket.IO, MongoDB, EJS
**Perfect for:**
- Team meetings & brainstorming
- Study groups & classrooms
- Quick note sharing
- Remote collaboration
- Interview prep
Try it now: https://collabnote.app
Star on GitHub: https://github.com/sh13y/collabo...
Would love your feedback! What features would you like to see next? š