Question 1

Is PenPage a good Notion or Obsidian alternative?

Accepted Answer

PenPage is a privacy-first alternative if what you mainly do is write notes and documents. Unlike Notion, no server holds your content — it lives in your browser. Unlike Obsidian, there is nothing to install and no separate preview pane, because Markdown formats as you type. PenPage does not try to replace Notion's databases or Obsidian's plugin ecosystem.

Question 2

Where are my notes stored?

Accepted Answer

In your browser's IndexedDB, on your own device. We never see, access, or store your content. You can optionally sync through your personal Google Drive, or link a local folder to keep plain .md files on disk.

Question 3

Do I need an account?

Accepted Answer

No. Open penpage.com and start writing. An account is only needed if you want Google Drive sync or want to publish pages under your own handle.

Question 4

Can I use it to edit CLAUDE.md and AI prompt files?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PenPage can link to a local folder and sync .md files in both directions, so CLAUDE.md, agent instructions, and prompt libraries stay editable as plain Markdown on disk.

Question 5

Does PenPage work offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Install it as a PWA and keep writing with no internet connection. Your notes are already local, so there is nothing to download before you can start.

Question 6

Can I encrypt sensitive notes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Any folder can be locked with AES-256-GCM encryption derived from your passphrase. Encrypted notes stay encrypted in Google Drive, and the passphrase never leaves your device.

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