Is Elegxo AI free to use?

Elegxo AI offers several free browser tools, including the Metadata Remover, PDF-to-Markdown Converter, Folder Structure Visualizer, MCP Profiler, and local AI Chat. The Token Counter and AI Advisor require a free account. Elegxo Notepad is a one-time $0.25 purchase, while the Windows desktop software is a one-time $1 purchase.

Is there a private, password-protected notepad for Windows?

Yes. Elegxo Notepad is a one-time $0.25 purchase for Windows. It saves notes as AES-256-GCM encrypted .vault files protected by a password (PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256, 600,000 iterations), and its main window is excluded from screen recording and screenshot tools. It also supports plain .txt editing with find, highlight, and persistent zoom.

How do I reduce Claude Code token usage?

For Claude Code specifically: keep your CLAUDE.md file under 200 lines, reference specific files or functions instead of whole repositories, run /compact at 60% context capacity (not 95%), disconnect unused MCP servers, and use Haiku for simple sub-agent tasks. Elegxo AI's MCP Profiler helps you measure exactly how much context each connected server is costing before it eats into Claude Code's context window.

Are my files private when using Elegxo AI?

Yes. The Metadata Remover, PDF-to-Markdown Converter, Folder Structure Visualizer, MCP Profiler, Chat, and Token Counter all run entirely inside your browser - your files are never sent to any server. Only the AI Advisor chat communicates with an external API.

What is the best free tool to count AI tokens before sending a prompt?

Elegxo AI's Token Counter is a free, browser-based tool that counts tokens from any text -- no upload, no tracking. Create a free account, paste your prompt, get the exact token count, and trim before you send to Claude, OpenAI, or any other AI API.

Does converting PDF to Markdown reduce token usage?

Yes. A raw 10-page PDF typically uses 5,000-8,000 tokens when sent to an AI. The same document converted to Markdown uses 2,000-3,500 tokens -- a reduction of 30-60%. Elegxo AI's PDF-to-Markdown Converter runs in your browser with no file upload required.

What is the difference between Elegxo AI's free browser tools and the desktop software?

The free website offers five tools that require no account - Metadata Remover, PDF-to-Markdown Converter, Folder Structure Visualizer, MCP Profiler, and local AI Chat - plus a Token Counter and AI Advisor available with a free account. All of these run locally in your browser and never upload your files. The desktop software is a separate one-time $1 purchase for Windows with its own set of 9 tools: File Compressor, Metadata Stripper, PII/PHI/PCI Redaction Engine, Folder Structure Replicator, Token Counter & Estimator, Prompt Injection Defense Advisor, TOON Structured Compression, Audio-to-Text Transcription, and a Document to Markdown Converter supporting DOCX and PPTX. It runs almost entirely offline using local ML models and is suited for users who need deeper privacy, heavier workloads, or file-format support unavailable in the browser.

Write freely.
Read it privately.

Elegxo Notepad is a secure text editor for Windows built for privacy, focus and ease of use. A dark, distraction-free workspace with a non-capturable window and encrypted .Vault files for your most sensitive notes — and plain .txt when you just want to write.

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# Private journal

Today I reviewed the Elegxo Notepad features:

- non-capturable window (capture-resistant)
- encrypted .Vault file format
- plain .txt support
- dark, focused interface

Nothing here ever leaves the app without my say-so.

// What makes it different

A notepad that takes privacy seriously.

Screen-Capture Protection

Built with an anti-capture shield that blocks screen-recording and streaming tools from viewing the main window, keeping your notes strictly confidential.

Encrypted .Vault Storage

Save your most sensitive notes as encrypted .vault files. Includes a built-in password strength meter to ensure you create robust security keys.

Smart Quality-of-Life

Customize your viewing experience with persistent zoom controls that remember your preferences, plus powerful Find & Highlight tools.

Windows Ready

Built for Windows today, with Linux support coming next to deliver the same secure experience across desktop platforms.

// Simple & clean

All the essentials. None of the noise.

Unlike AI-connected, feature-stuffed editors, Elegxo Notepad stays out of your way. A clean canvas, strong security, and nothing you didn't ask for.

Modern dark-themed interface
Focused - no AI, no clutter, no unwanted extras
Simple, clean, all the essentials a notepad needs
Open your most sensitive notes with confidence

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