Productivity

Notes & Slash Shortcuts Chrome Extension

What It Does

OneBuddy's Notes tool lets you create, organize, and access notes directly in the Chrome side panel, keeping important information always one click away without switching tabs. The Slash Shortcuts feature goes further — define custom shortcuts that expand into full text snippets in any text field on any website. Type a slash command like /greet or /sig and your predefined template auto-completes instantly, saving hours of repetitive typing. Shortcuts work universally across Gmail, Slack, Google Docs, LinkedIn, and every other web-based text field. All notes and shortcuts are stored locally on your device for fast access and complete privacy.

Why It's Better Than Standalone Extensions

TextExpander costs $3.33/month and requires a separate desktop app. Auto Text Expander for Chrome is a single-purpose tool. Browser-only notes extensions lack text expansion entirely. OneBuddy combines both notes and slash shortcuts for free, integrated with your clipboard manager, Pomodoro timer, and privacy tools in one Chrome side panel. By replacing TextExpander and a standalone notes extension, you eliminate two extra tools and save both money and browser memory. OneBuddy's unified approach means your notes, clipboard history, and text shortcuts all work together seamlessly.

Feature Breakdown

Side Panel Notes

Create and organize notes directly in OneBuddy's side panel — always one click away.

Slash Shortcuts

Define custom /shortcuts that auto-expand into full text templates in any text field.

Works Everywhere

Text expansion works in Gmail, Slack, Google Docs, and any web-based text field.

Quick Access

Notes are always accessible in the side panel without switching tabs or apps.

Local Storage

All notes stored locally on your device — private and fast.

Key Benefits

Save time with reusable text templates for emails, messages, and code

Keep project notes accessible without leaving your browser

Replace TextExpander and browser notes extensions for free

Slash shortcuts work in any web-based text field

Integrated with clipboard history for a complete text workflow

Who Uses This

Customer support agents using canned response templates

Developers inserting code snippets and boilerplate

Sales professionals personalizing outreach templates

Writers maintaining research notes alongside their work

Anyone who types the same phrases repeatedly

Frequently Asked Questions

How do slash shortcuts work?

Define a shortcut like /greet and map it to a full text template. When you type /greet in any text field, it auto-expands into your template.

Does it work in Google Docs and Gmail?

Yes. Slash shortcuts work in any web-based text field including Gmail, Google Docs, Slack, and more.

Is there a limit to how many shortcuts I can create?

You can create as many shortcuts and notes as needed within Chrome's local storage limits.

Can I export my notes?

Notes are stored locally in Chrome's storage. You can copy note content to your clipboard for export.

Is the notes and shortcuts extension free in 2026?

Yes. OneBuddy's notes and slash shortcuts feature is completely free in 2026 with no subscription, premium tiers, or usage limits.

How does OneBuddy compare to TextExpander?

TextExpander costs $3.33/month and requires a separate desktop app. OneBuddy provides similar slash-command text expansion for free, directly in your browser, plus includes notes, clipboard history, and 10+ additional tools.

Can I use slash shortcuts in Gmail and Google Docs?

Yes. Slash shortcuts work in any web-based text field including Gmail, Google Docs, Slack, LinkedIn, Twitter, and all other websites.

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