Noteds

What is Noteds?

Noteds is a simple, modern online classifieds platform built on the Nostr protocol. If you remember the early days of Craigslist or local newspaper classifieds, you will feel right at home. It is a place to post, browse, and find things by category, from furniture and electronics to services and community events.

The key difference is that Noteds is not owned or run by any single company. Instead, it is an open application that connects to the decentralised Nostr network, giving users more freedom and control over their listings.

How Does It Work?

At its heart, Noteds is designed to be straightforward and intuitive:

Browse by category: Start with a broad category like "For Sale" or "Housing". You can then drill down into sub-categories to narrow your search.
Refine your results: Once you have chosen a category, you can further filter listings by location, keywords, or other details.
Post an ad: Using a Nostr-compatible wallet or extension (like Alby or nos2x), you can sign and publish your own classifieds directly to the network.

Because it uses Nostr, you do not need to create an account on Noteds itself. Your existing Nostr identity is your account.

Key Features

No company in the middle: Your listings are not stored on Noteds servers; they live on the public Nostr network.
Category-driven browsing: Find what you need by starting broad and drilling down, exactly like old-school classifieds.
Search and location filters: After selecting a category, you can refine with text search or by proximity.
Progressive Web App (PWA): You can install Noteds on your phone or computer for an app-like experience.
Sanitised Markdown support: Format your listings safely and cleanly, without worrying about broken or malicious content.

Why Noteds Instead of Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace?

No account required (if you already use Nostr).
No ads, no tracking, no algorithmic feeds: just a simple chronological or category-based list.
Portable data: because your listings are on Nostr, you can take them to any other Nostr classifieds app in the future.
Built for communities: ideal for local swap groups, meetups, or niche hobbyist markets.

Current Status

Noteds is still in active development. The version you can use today is functional for browsing and posting, but you might encounter occasional updates or small bugs. The developer is currently working on:

Performance improvements
Better message handling (e.g. marking conversations as read)
Search and settings refinements

How You Can Help

Even without technical skills, you can help Noteds grow:

Use it: try posting a few listings and see how it feels.
Report issues: if something behaves strangely, let the developer know via GitHub.
Spread the word: tell friends who are tired of big-platform classifieds.

If you are technical, the project is written in TypeScript and Svelte, and the code is open for contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I need a Nostr account to use Noteds?

To just browse: No. To post a listing: Yes, you need a Nostr extension or key.

Is it free?

Yes. There are no fees to post or browse.

Where is my data stored?

Your listings are stored on the Nostr network of relays, not on Noteds servers. The Noteds app simply reads and writes to that network.

Can I edit or delete my listing?

Yes. Because you control your Nostr keys, you can update or remove your own posts.

Learn More

Official website: https://noteds.3nostr.com
Source code and issue tracker: https://github.com/imattau/noteds
Learn about Nostr: https://nostr.com

Last updated: 14 June 2026