Introduction

Welcome to Lokus

Lokus is a modern, intuitive note-taking application with powerful editing capabilities, built with Tauri and React.

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Key Features

Powerful capabilities
  • 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 up and running
Ready in 5 minutes

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
Installation Tip:After downloading, simply drag Lokus to your Applications folder. The app is notarized and will run without security warnings.

Windows & Linux

Coming Soon

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

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Community

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