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bpad

Notepad app · 2026 · Claude Code · Next.js · TypeScript · TipTap · Postgres · PartyKit · Realtime

bpad is a notepad for whatever: briefs, plans, lyrics. Rich text, cloud sync, live collaboration and comments, with a look that doesn't feel like a productivity tool.

The mini brand book.
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Quick demo.

LiveReal-time collaboration

Invite by username or send a link with view or edit rights. Edits show up on the other side as you type, with a named cursor.

Flow: you type, saved in the browser, saved to the database, collaborator's screen; a dropped connection loses nothing and a version counter keeps stale saves from winning
Sync workflow.
A collaborator typing, seen from the owner's screen.

ShareLinks, QR codes and invites

  • Send a view link or an edit link, each with a QR code.

  • No account needed on the other side.

  • Links can be turned off.

  • Anyone who opens a private note can ask the owner for access.

Share modal: two links, QR, direct invites
Share modal,
Public view of a note through a view link
Public view.
Request access screen on a private note
No access screen.
Access request in the owner's notifications
Access request notification.
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CommentsThreads on comments

  • Select and comment on any content.

  • Or mention someone with @.

  • Replies stay under the comment.

  • Every mention shows up in the notification bell right away.

A comment with a mention.
Notifications: opened, mentioned, requests
Notification bell.
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StackHow it's built

Next.js 14the app
TipTapthe editor
Clerkaccounts
Prisma + Postgresdata
Vercel Blobimages
PartyKitlive rooms

Export to PDF keeps the design. Markdown, DOCX and plain text are there too. Two weeks, 217 commits.

15Klines of TypeScript
22API routes
12custom editor extensions
6themes
4export formats
14days