local storage & offline-first
keep your journals safe on your own device.
shelter
a safe place where your thoughts can breathe
- an encrypted, open source journal that works offline
made to feel like home
cloud sync (coming soon)
soon you'll be able to access your thoughts anywhere.
calm by design
no deadlines, no pressure. just a quiet space to write, at your own pace.
fully protected
your thoughts are yours
shelter stores notes privately on your browser, so you can access them quickly, even offline. no one else can read them, not even us.
end to end encrypted
your entries are end-to-end encrypted and stored offline first. we never read, scan, or sell your data. period.
0 trackers & 0 ads
we strictly never collect personal data. there are no trackers or ads following you around.
frequently asked questions
what is shelter?
shelter is a secure place where your thoughts can breathe. it's a secure journal web app where you can write freely without judgment in your favorite browser.
is my data safe?
yes. your entries are end-to-end encrypted and stored locally on your device first. nobody can read them, not even us. your data is encrypted with a key only you have.
is it open source?
yes! you can find the source code on github and we welcome contributions.
what is this project inspired by?
this project is inspired by the comment section of the song "shelter" by porter robinson & madeon. many people write daily entries there, and we wanted to create a personal, private space for those small slices of life. you can see the video here!
is it free?
yes! shelter is free to use, ad-free, and open source. made with ❤️!
who is machka?
she is our official mascot! you can often find her and her kitty ziggy wandering around the website.
special thanks to fiddle for creating all the wonderful artwork!
special thanks to fiddle for creating all the wonderful artwork!
ready to rest?
start your journey at your own pace.