Quick Start

Get up and running in under a minute.

1. Open the App

Visit app.klarinotte.com in any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No installation or account required.

2. Create Your First Note

Click the + New Note button in the sidebar, or press Ctrl+Alt+N (⌘+Option+N on Mac). Give your note a title and start writing in markdown — your notes are saved automatically.

3. Write in Markdown

Klarinotte uses standard markdown syntax:

# Heading 1
## Heading 2

**bold** *italic* ~~strikethrough~~

- Bulleted list
1. Numbered list
- [ ] Task item

```javascript
// Code block with syntax highlighting
const hello = "world";
```

| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|----------|----------|
| Cell     | Cell     |

4. Link Notes Together

Create connections between notes using wiki-style double brackets:

Check out [[My Other Note]] for more details.
Link to notes in folders: [[Projects/My Project]]

As you type [[, an autocomplete menu appears with fuzzy matching — type a few characters of any note title and it will find it, even with typos.

5. Add Tags

Organize notes with hashtags anywhere in the content:

#project #work/meeting #ideas/long-term

Tags support hierarchies with forward slashes. Click any tag to filter notes by that tag.

6. Explore Your Notes

• Quick Switcher — Press Ctrl+P (⌘+P) to instantly jump to any note with fuzzy search.
• Search — Use the search bar for full-text search with regex, tag, and folder filters.
• Graph View — Visualize how your notes connect in an interactive node graph.
• Backlinks — See which notes link to the current note in the right sidebar.

Install as a Web App

For a native-like experience, you can install Klarinotte as a Progressive Web App:

• Chrome / Edge — Click the install icon in the address bar, or accept the install prompt when it appears.
• Safari (iOS) — Tap the Share button, then "Add to Home Screen".
• Firefox — Use the browser menu to add to home screen.

Once installed, Klarinotte launches in its own window with a fullscreen experience, faster startup, and full offline support.

Working Offline

Klarinotte works fully offline. All your notes are stored locally in your browser's IndexedDB. The app automatically checks for updates in the background, and you can also check manually in Settings. To force an immediate update, press Ctrl+Shift+R (⌘+Shift+R on Mac) to hard-reload.

Next Steps

Now that you have the basics, explore the full Features guide to learn about OCR, semantic search, themes, zen mode, and more.