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Getting Started

  • Introduction
  • Keyboard Shortcuts

Core Features

  • Command Palette
  • File Explorer
  • Editor
  • Markdown Editor
  • Auto-Save

Cloud & Sync

  • Authentication
  • Cloud Sync
  • Collaboration

Press ⌘P to search

Documentation

Learn how to use Notidian effectively

Quick Start

Notidian is a local-first note-taking app with powerful features. Here are the essentials:

  • ⌘P Open Command Palette - search notes, run commands
  • ⌘B Toggle sidebar / file explorer
  • ⌘N Create a new note
  • ⌘S Save current note

Features

⌘P

Command Palette

Quick access to notes, commands, and actions with keyboard shortcuts.

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Master Notidian with powerful keyboard shortcuts for every action.

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⌘B

File Explorer

Navigate your workspace with a Finder-like column view.

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Editor

Write and draw with a powerful WebGPU-powered canvas editor.

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Authentication

Sign in with Google to enable cloud sync and collaboration features.

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Cloud Sync

Back up your notes to Google Drive and access them from any device.

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Collaboration

Share folders with others and see real-time presence indicators.

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Markdown Editor

Edit .md files with rich-text formatting and convert to notes.

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Auto-Save

Your work saves automatically so you never lose changes.

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Pro Tips

  • Use # prefix in Command Palette to search by tags
  • Use > prefix in Command Palette to run commands
  • Press Tab in Command Palette to preview notes before opening
  • Press Space in File Explorer for Quick Look preview