Murmur
2024A minimalist writing tool with local-only storage. Your notes never leave your device.
javascript / localstorage / 12kb
Source Codecurrently shipping
We make software
that respects you
Browser-based applications. No tracking. No servers.
Just code you can inspect, modify, and trust.
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We believe the best software disappears. It does one thing well, gets out of your way, and leaves no trace.
We are the BrowserApps.Org collective. We build open source browser apps that are free, universally available and work out of the box. Everything runs locally on your device; no accounts, no cloud, no surveillance.
Selected work
Waveforms
2024Generative ambient soundscapes. No external APIs, all synthesis runs client-side.
web audio api / canvas / 8kb
Source CodeBrowserClaw
Coming SoonAn AI assistant like ClauseClaw / Openclaw that works within the browser. Privacy first and requires zero technical skills.
ai / local-inference
Philosophy
The user is not a resource to be mined.
Privacy
Data should live where it's created. Your browser is a capable computer; it doesn't need to phone home.
Simplicity
Complexity is a tax on users. The best interfaces are invisible. The best code is code you don't need to write.
Freedom
Open source isn't a license; it's a promise. You can verify, modify, and redistribute. Real ownership.
Permanence
Software shouldn't expire. No subscriptions, no forced updates, no planned obsolescence. Build to last.
FAQ
What are browser apps?
Browser apps are applications that run entirely within your web browser without needing to download or install traditional software. At BrowserApps.Org, we focus on building local-first browser apps, meaning all processing happens directly on your device rather than on a remote server.
Why use open source apps?
Open source apps provide transparency and security. Because the source code is publicly available, anyone can inspect it to ensure there are no hidden trackers, malware, or privacy violations. It also means the community can contribute to improving the software.
Are these apps really private?
Yes. Our applications use local storage mechanisms (like IndexedDB and LocalStorage) embedded in your browser. Since we have no backend servers or databases, your data physically cannot be collected or monitored by us.
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Let's build something quiet.