Reference Documentation

Comprehensive technical reference for all Lokus features, APIs, and capabilities.

What's in the Reference

This section contains complete, detailed documentation for every aspect of Lokus:

All Features

Complete documentation for every Lokus feature:

• Complete Features Reference - Detailed docs for all features
• Feature Matrix - Compatibility and availability information
• Feature Comparison - How features work together

API Reference

Technical documentation for developers:

• API Documentation - Complete API reference
• Plugin APIs - All plugin development interfaces
• Editor APIs - Programmatic editor control
• File System APIs - Secure file operations

Keyboard Shortcuts

Complete shortcut reference:

• All Keyboard Shortcuts - Every available shortcut
• Platform-specific - Mac, Windows, and Linux variations
• Context-sensitive - Shortcuts by application area
• Customization - How to modify shortcuts

Quick Reference

Most Used Features

• Rich Text Editor - Complete editor documentation
• Command Palette - Full command palette reference
• Universal Templates - Template system documentation
• File Management - File operations reference
• Task Management - Kanban and task features

API Quick Links

• Editor Control: lokus.editor.* methods
• File Operations: lokus.fs.* methods
• Plugin Lifecycle: LokusPlugin interface
• UI Components: lokus.ui.* methods
• Event System: lokus.events.* methods

Essential Shortcuts

Documentation Organization

By User Type

• End Users: Feature documentation and usage guides
• Power Users: Advanced features and customization options
• Developers: APIs, plugins, and technical implementation
• Contributors: Development setup and contribution guidelines

By Feature Category

• Core Editing: Editor, formatting, and content features
• File Management: Workspace, files, and organization
• Productivity: Templates, shortcuts, and automation
• Knowledge Management: Links, graphs, and connections
• Visual Tools: Canvas, diagrams, and visual content
• Customization: Themes, plugins, and personalization

By Technical Area

• Frontend: React components, UI, and user interactions
• Backend: Rust implementation, file system, and native APIs
• Plugin System: Plugin architecture, APIs, and development
• Build System: Development setup, testing, and deployment

Using the Reference

Finding Information

1. Browse by Category: Use the navigation to explore feature areas
2. Search: Use the search function to find specific topics
3. Cross-References: Follow links between related features
4. Examples: Look for code examples and usage patterns

Reference Conventions

• API Methods: lokus.api.method() format
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Platform-specific notation
• Code Examples: TypeScript/JavaScript with full context
• Version Information: Feature availability by version

Code Examples

All code examples include:

• Full Context: Complete, runnable examples
• Error Handling: Proper error management
• Type Information: TypeScript type annotations
• Best Practices: Recommended usage patterns

Version Information

Current Version Features

All features in this reference are available in the current version unless otherwise noted.

Feature Maturity

• Stable: Fully implemented and tested
• Beta: Implemented but may have minor issues
• Alpha: Early implementation, may change
• Planned: Documented for future implementation

Compatibility

• Desktop: All features available on desktop versions
• Plugins: Plugin-specific features require plugin installation
• Platform: Some features may have platform-specific behavior

Contributing to Reference

Improving Documentation

• Corrections: Submit issues for incorrect information
• Additions: Suggest missing documentation areas
• Examples: Contribute better code examples
• Clarity: Help improve explanations and organization

Technical Accuracy

• API Changes: Update documentation for API modifications
• Feature Updates: Keep feature docs current with implementation
• Testing: Verify all examples work correctly
• Screenshots: Provide updated screenshots when UI changes

Support

Getting Help with Reference

• Documentation Issues: Report problems with the documentation
• Missing Information: Request documentation for undocumented features
• Technical Questions: Ask about specific implementation details
• Usage Examples: Request additional examples for complex features

Feedback

We value your feedback on the reference documentation:

• Usefulness: Is the information helpful for your needs?
• Completeness: Are there gaps in coverage?
• Clarity: Is the information clear and well-organized?
• Examples: Are there enough practical examples?

The reference documentation is designed to be your complete resource for everything Lokus can do. Whether you're looking up a specific API method or exploring all features in a category, you'll find comprehensive, accurate information here.