[GH-ISSUE #263] How can we export my notes? #96

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opened 2026-03-03 00:18:21 +03:00 by kerem · 1 comment

kerem commented

2026-03-03 00:18:21 +03:00

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Originally created by @zhghg on GitHub (Jan 8, 2020).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/BoostIO/BoostNote-App/issues/263

Notes exists in pouch db, Is it safe? Is it safer than storing in a local file?
Does pouch db guarantee the security of my notes?

In other words, under what circumstances will my notes be lost?

Originally created by @zhghg on GitHub (Jan 8, 2020). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/BoostIO/BoostNote-App/issues/263 Notes exists in pouch db, Is it safe? Is it safer than storing in a local file? Does pouch db guarantee the security of my notes? In other words, under what circumstances will my notes be lost?

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kerem commented

2026-03-03 00:18:22 +03:00

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@Rokt33r commented on GitHub (Jan 8, 2020):

Notes exists in pouch db, Is it safe? Is it safer than storing in a local file?

First of all, the app is using PouchDB on top of IndexedDB.

In my opinion, the current storage is a bit safer than filesystem.

PouchDB keeps accumulating data without deleting.(No data lose)
Because data is managed by Browser(or Electron app), we don't need to worry that data is corrupted by other apps.

Does pouch db guarantee the security of my notes?

No, it doesn't. If your File system(or your browser if you're using web app) isn't compromised, your data is compromised too. But it would hardly happens and I don't think you can do anything much if your File system is compromised.

But if you need something I can help you, let me know by re-opening this issue or creating another one. We might be able to provide completely encrypted storage by sacrificing UX(You would need to input password every time you start the app)

In other words, under what circumstances will my notes be lost?

As I said above, if your browser or your File system is compromised, you might lose your data. The data is stored in app data directory.(the location depends on your OS)

@Rokt33r commented on GitHub (Jan 8, 2020): > Notes exists in pouch db, Is it safe? Is it safer than storing in a local file? First of all, the app is using PouchDB on top of IndexedDB. In my opinion, the current storage is a bit safer than filesystem. 1. PouchDB keeps accumulating data without deleting.(No data lose) 2. Because data is managed by Browser(or Electron app), we don't need to worry that data is corrupted by other apps. > Does pouch db guarantee the security of my notes? No, it doesn't. If your File system(or your browser if you're using web app) isn't compromised, your data is compromised too. But it would hardly happens and I don't think you can do anything much if your File system is compromised. But if you need something I can help you, let me know by re-opening this issue or creating another one. We might be able to provide completely encrypted storage by sacrificing UX(You would need to input password every time you start the app) > In other words, under what circumstances will my notes be lost? As I said above, if your browser or your File system is compromised, you might lose your data. The data is stored in app data directory.(the location depends on your OS)

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[PR #96] [MERGED] Fix edit mode #560

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