Privacy
at Heart.
In an age of forced cloud synchronization, CrabPad takes a different path. We believe your thoughts should remain on your hardware.
Local-First Architecture
CrabPad doesn't use a central server to store your documents. When you create a file, it's written directly to your local file system. This means you have total control over your data, its location, and its backup strategy.
No Forced Cloud
We don't track you. We don't store your files. We don't even have a way to access them.
Why local-first?
Work Offline
No internet? No problem. CrabPad is 100% functional without a connection.
Extreme Speed
Files load instantly because they are already there. No latency, no loading spinners.
Future Proof
Even if we disappear, your files are still yours, in standard Markdown format.
The "No-Cloud" Guarantee
"We build tools for users who value independence. CrabPad will never force you into a subscription model or a cloud ecosystem you didn't ask for."