⛔ ARCHIVED - Google Keep Sync Plugin for Notepad++

This project is archived. Google has deprecated third-party authentication for Google Keep API for personal accounts (since January 2025).

Status

• ⛔ No longer maintained
• ❌ Authentication broken - Google deprecated app password auth for Keep API
• 📭 Archived - No further development planned unless Google restores personal account access

What Happened

Google has effectively shut down third-party Keep API access for personal Gmail accounts. Both the gkeepapi library and gpsoauth authentication method now fail with "BadAuthentication" errors.

This affects:

• This plugin
• All apps using gpsoauth for Keep API
• Most third-party Google Keep integrations

If Google Restores Access

If Google re-enables personal account access to Keep API:

1. The authentication flow would need to be updated to work with the new requirements
2. Check the gkeepapi issues for updates
3. This repository can be re-activated if a solution is found

Original Features (when working)

• Auto-sync files to Google Keep on save
• App Password authentication (no OAuth complexity)
• ARM64 Windows optimized

Installation (historical)

1. Copy GoogleKeepSync.dll and keep_bridge.py to:

   %LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs\Notepad++\plugins\GoogleKeepSync\
   

2. Install dependencies: pip install gkeepapi gpsoauth
3. Restart Notepad++

For Personal Gmail Users

Options if you need Keep + Notepad++ integration:

1. Google Takeout - Export Keep notes periodically
2. Manual copy/paste - Use Keep web interface
3. Alternative services - Consider Evernote, OneNote, or Notion
4. Enterprise accounts - Google Workspace accounts may still have Keep API access

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file

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Archived: February 2026
Last working commit: N/A - Authentication was deprecated before full functionality was achieved