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Sync

Snippets is offline-first by design and offers end-to-end encryption out of the box.

It has a built-in abstraction layer which allows it to sync to different targets. You can use the app fully offline and without creating an account: All your data is stored locally on your device and always remains under your control.

If you want to sync across multiple devices, you can connect a GitHub repository or create a Snippets account and use our custom-built cloud service for the best experience.

Sync Targets​

Local folder​

All data is stored in a folder of your choice on your local disk. This allows you to back up your notes using tools like Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox, or external disks and keep full control over your files without relying on any external service.

The limitation of folder sync is that it cannot sync data to mobile devices, and it doesn't provide a good way to share notes with other users.

GitHub Repo​

Snippets can sync your data to a GitHub repository. There is no need for manual or scheduled commits. Instead, Changes are synced automatically as soon as a document is modified. GitHub HTTP API is used under the hood, making it suitable for desktop and mobile devices.

Snippets Cloud (coming soon)​

Snippets Cloud is the official hosted sync solution. You can use our cloud service for free with certain limits. Upgrade to a Pro plan for unlimited use.

Workspaces​

Snippets allows to separate data into workspaces. Every workspace has its own target. This gives you a lot of flexibility in how to organize your work. For example, you can choose to store a temporary throw-away project on your disk with folder sync, create an unencrypted cloud workspace to share some notes with friends, create an E2E-encrypted workspace for your journaling, and a GitHub-synced workspace for work.

End-to-end encryption​

For every workspace you create, you can choose to enable end-to-end encryption (E2EE). This feature is available with a paid subscription.

With E2EE enabled, your notes are encrypted on your device before they are uploaded to the sync server. The server only stores encrypted data and cannot read or understand your notes. Only your devices, which have the encryption key, can decrypt and display the content.

This is different from many apps that only encrypt data during transfer (for example with HTTPS) but decrypt it again on their servers. In those systems, the service provider technically has the ability to access the data stored on their servers. With end-to-end encryption, the provider never receives the decryption keys, meaning your data remains private even from the service itself.

Local Cache​

Every change you make to your documents is saved immediately in a local cache. This means you can continue using the app without restrictions even when you’re offline. As soon as you're back online, everything syncs automatically.