Lokus is a local-first personal knowledge OS for macOS, Windows, and Linux designed for thinking, researching, and creating. Built using Tauri v2 and Rust, it stores all user notes as plain markdown files directly on their local device.

The main features and capabilities of Lokus include:

• Local-First Architecture & Offline Ownership: Stores notes as standard markdown files on your device without cloud dependency or tracking, ensuring full offline access and data control.

• Bidirectional Linking & Graph Visualization: Supports [[wiki link]] syntax, automatic backlink detection, Zettelkasten methodology, and interactive 2D/3D graph views to visualize relationships across your notes.

• Infinite Canvas Space: Integrates an infinite whiteboard (powered by TLDraw) for spatial note arrangement, sketching diagrams, and visual brainstorming.

• Rich Markdown & Math Editor: Features a TipTap-based editor with live preview, outline views, syntax highlighting, KaTeX math equations, and YAML frontmatter metadata.

• Template Engine & Plugin Ecosystem: Includes a template system with over 90 features (including variables, loops, and conditionals) alongside a community plugin marketplace supporting integrations like Claude MCP and AI assistance.

• Universal Search & Customization: Offers instant fuzzy search across notes and nested tags, a live real-time theme editor, and slash commands via a command palette.