top-level security
your entries are encrypted and protected at all times.
shelter
a safe place where your thoughts can breathe without judgment
a safe place for your thoughts
local storage & offline-first
keep your journals safe on your own device.
cloud sync (coming soon)
soon you'll be able to access your thoughts anywhere.
100% personal & private
your journal is for your eyes only. we respect your privacy.
designed for calm
a distraction-free interface to help you focus.
write at your own pace
there are no deadlines or pressures. just you and your thoughts.
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, no ads, and no hidden analytics following you around.
frequently asked questions
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.
yes! you can find the source code on github and we welcome contributions.
all your entries are stored locally in your browser using encrypted storage.
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!
yes! shelter is free to use, ad-free, and open source. it's a labor of love.
the data is stored locally with strong encryption. you can learn more about our security protocols in our privacy policy.
nobody! even we can't read it. your entries are encrypted with your own key.
yes. we use end-to-end encryption and a 'privacy-first' architecture to ensure your shelter remains yours alone.
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.