Welcome to Lokus
Lokus is a modern, intuitive note-taking application with powerful editing capabilities, built with Tauri and React.
Key Features
- Task Management - Integrated kanban system with
!task
and@task
triggers - Command Palette - Quick access to files, actions, and commands with ⌘K
- Rich Markdown Editor - TipTap-powered editor with live preview
- Context Menus - VS Code-style right-click menus for enhanced workflow
- File Management - Intuitive sidebar with file operations
- Keyboard Shortcuts - Native macOS shortcuts (⌘C, ⌘V, ⌘A, etc.)
- Fluid UX - Smooth animations and responsive design
- Cross-Platform - Built with Tauri for desktop performance
Quick Start
Get Lokus running on your system in just a few steps. Choose your platform below and follow the installation guide.
macOS
# Download the latest release for macOS
curl -L https://github.com/lokus-ai/lokus/releases/latest/download/Lokus.dmg -o Lokus.dmg
open Lokus.dmg
Windows & Linux
Windows and Linux builds are in active development.
Join our Discord for updates on release timelines.
What Makes Lokus Special?
Modern Architecture
Built with cutting-edge technologies for optimal performance:
- Tauri - Rust-powered backend for speed and security
- React 18 - Modern UI with concurrent features
- TipTap - Extensible rich-text editor
- Vite - Lightning-fast development and builds
Intuitive Design
Inspired by the best note-taking apps like Notion and Obsidian, but simplified:
- Clean, distraction-free interface
- Familiar keyboard shortcuts
- Context-aware menus and actions
- Smooth, fluid interactions
Developer-Friendly
Comprehensive testing and documentation:
- 102+ automated tests
- Full TypeScript support
- Extensible plugin architecture
- Open source and customizable
Documentation
Getting Started
Learn how to install and set up Lokus on your system.
Features
Explore all the powerful features Lokus has to offer.
Task Management
Learn how to use the integrated kanban system for task organization.
Shortcuts
Master Lokus with powerful keyboard shortcuts.
Development
Contributing to Lokus and extending its functionality.
API Reference
Complete API documentation and examples.
Community
Join our growing community of users and contributors:
- GitHub: lokus-ai/lokus (opens in a new tab)
- Discord: Join our Discord (opens in a new tab)
- Issues: Report bugs (opens in a new tab)
- Discussions: Community discussions (opens in a new tab)