Is Note Sidebar Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

This extension lets you open a side panel to take notes while browsing. The requested permissions are typical for its function. It can store your notes locally using storage and unlimitedStorage, open its own side panel, and add a right-click menu item. The scripting and activeTab permissions allow it to interact with the current page only when you activate the extension, which is a focused and privacy-conscious approach under Manifest V3.

For a general browser extension in this category, the main safety consideration is how note data is handled. Since this extension declares it does not sell user data or use it for unrelated purposes, and the permissions suggest notes are kept locally, a careful user should still verify whether any optional cloud sync features exist and understand where their data resides. Side-panel note tools are generally lower-risk than extensions that read all page content automatically.

The fact sheet shows a strong Maintenance & Ownership score, indicating the extension is actively updated and managed. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity, which suggests the developer's public presence or verification could be more transparent. This doesn't imply wrongdoing but is something privacy-focused users may want to consider when trusting any extension with personal notes.