Overview
Asterisk lets you “asterisk” the web — attach little feelings and notes to the passages that move you. It’s local‑first, end‑to‑end encrypted, and works offline. Share selectively with friends, or keep your margin notes private.
Features
- Highlight → footnote anywhere on the web
- Local‑first data model with optional sync
- End‑to‑end encryption for shared whispers
- Optional AI helpers, fully off by default
Stack
- Chrome extension (Manifest V3) + React options/popup
- CRDT store for local‑first syncing, WebCrypto for E2EE
- Minimal hosted relay for share links (opt‑in)
Repo
GitHub: https://github.com/J0YY/asterisk