What is Lokus?

Lokus is a personal knowledge OS for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Built on local-first architecture with Tauri v2 and Rust, Lokus stores all notes as plain markdown files on the user's device. It is designed for thinking, researching, and creating.

Lokus helps users build interconnected knowledge with wiki links, graph visualization, infinite canvas, and a template system with over 90 features.

Lokus Features

• Rich markdown editor with live preview, syntax highlighting, and LaTeX math support
• Bidirectional wiki links with [[wiki link]] syntax and automatic backlink detection
• Graph view in 2D and 3D for visualizing note connections
• Infinite canvas for visual thinking and spatial note arrangement
• Template system with 90+ features including variables, conditionals, and loops
• Plugin marketplace with community-built extensions
• Custom themes with live theme editor
• Works offline with local-first data storage
• Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux
• Full-text search across all notes
• Tag system with nested tag support
• Slash commands and command palette for quick actions
• Frontmatter and YAML metadata support
• Compatible with standard markdown vault formats

Frequently Asked Questions about Lokus

Does Lokus work offline? Yes, Lokus works offline. All notes are stored locally as markdown files.

Can Lokus open existing markdown vaults? Yes, Lokus uses standard markdown and wiki link syntax. Point it at any markdown folder.

Does Lokus support the Zettelkasten method? Yes, through wiki links, backlinks, graph view, and templates for consistent atomic note creation.

What is a local-first app? A local-first app stores all data on the user's device rather than on remote servers, ensuring privacy, offline access, and data ownership. Lokus is a local-first app.