Desk Mess provides an innovative approach to local, single-file notetaking centered around visual organization, taking inspiration from the non-linear structure of TiddlyWiki. This tool enables users to create a chaotic yet personally organized workspace that mimics the feel of a cluttered desk filled with notes and visual elements.

Key Features

• Visual Card Creation: Design various types of cards freely within your workspace.
  • Text Cards: Write in Markdown and see it rendered beautifully.
  • Chat Cards: Express thoughts in a simulated chatroom format.
  • Todo Cards: Track tasks with lists that can be checked off upon completion, retaining the date of completion.
  • Image Cards: Easily embed images directly onto your canvas (note: most browsers limit image uploads to 2MB).
  • Drawing Cards: Create simple vector shapes directly within your notes.
• Customizations: Effortlessly set titles, colors, and sizes, and manage content with options to resize or delete as needed.
• Dark Mode: Switch to dark mode for a more comfortable viewing experience.
• Modern Styling Options: Toggle modern aesthetics to suit your preference.
• Grid Snapping & Navigation: Enjoy flexible placement of cards and user-friendly sidebar navigation that displays your project’s structure.
• Local Storage: Fully local operation allows you to save your work in a single HTML file, ensuring that your page remains unchanged and accessible offline.
• Import & Export Features: Simplify the upgrade to newer versions by saving and restoring raw data.
• Server Options: Optional configurations allow interaction with a local server for additional data management. A basic server implementation is included for local network use, accommodating GET and POST requests for saving and loading data.

Future Goals

• Expand mobile support with improved navigation modes.
• Enable adding regular files to cards for enhanced functionality.
• Introduce features for displaying all cards of a particular type, making it easier to find specific lists or notes.

Desk Mess emphasizes a local-first approach, enabling users to download and run the single index.html file directly without relying on an internet connection. This ensures that data remains secure and accessible, while also providing options for auto-saving through browser storage or a lightweight server setup. For a hands-on experience, try it out directly here.