Tydora Help Documentation

Welcome to the Tydora Help Documentation.

Tydora is a modern desktop Markdown editor built with Tauri v2 + React 19. It integrates WYSIWYG & source dual-mode editing, WikiLink bidirectional links, a knowledge graph, mind maps, and a whiteboard canvas — helping you manage knowledge like tending a "digital garden."

Language: 中文 | English

Getting Started

If you're new to Tydora, we recommend reading in the following order — about 10 minutes to get productive:

1. 01-Getting-Started/01-Quick-Start — Download, install, open a vault, and write your first note
2. 02-Editor/01-Editing-Modes — Understand WYSIWYG (IR) and Source (SV) modes, and how to switch
3. 02-Editor/02-Markdown-Syntax — Complete Markdown and extended syntax supported by Tydora
4. 03-Knowledge-Management/01-Wiki-Links — Use <a data-note="03-Knowledge-Management/01-Wiki-Links">03-Knowledge-Management/01-Wiki-Links</a> to connect scattered notes into a knowledge network
5. 03-Knowledge-Management/04-Knowledge-Graph — View your knowledge universe in a force-directed graph
6. 08-Advanced-Features/03-Whiteboard-Canvas — Organize ideas, notes, and media on an infinite canvas
7. 08-Advanced-Features/01-Publish-Website — Turn your vault into a shareable static website with one click

Documentation Map

This help is divided into eight sections. Click any link to jump to the corresponding page.

1. Getting Started

Essential reading to get you up and running and solve common problems.

• 01-Getting-Started/01-Quick-Start — Install, open vaults, create & save notes, basic navigation
• 01-Getting-Started/02-About — Version info, tech stack, license, and feedback channels
• 01-Getting-Started/03-FAQ — Common troubleshooting and solutions
• 01-Getting-Started/Privacy-Policy — Privacy policy for the Microsoft Store (data collection, usage & security)

2. Editor (Editing & Formatting)

Tydora's core writing capabilities, from basic syntax to advanced block elements.

• 02-Editor/01-Editing-Modes — IR (WYSIWYG) vs. SV (Source) mode comparison and switching
• 02-Editor/02-Markdown-Syntax — Complete syntax with GFM and extensions
• 02-Editor/03-Code-Blocks — Syntax highlighting, line numbers, copy — multi-language support
• 02-Editor/04-Math-Formulas — KaTeX / MathJax formula rendering
• 02-Editor/05-Mermaid-Diagrams — Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, and more
• 02-Editor/06-Callout-Blocks — GitHub-style callout blocks
• 02-Editor/07-Frontmatter — YAML metadata and properties
• 02-Editor/08-Table-Operations — Creating, editing, aligning, and resizing tables
• 02-Editor/09-Context-Menu — Right-click formatting commands
• 02-Editor/10-Typewriter-Mode — Cursor stays centered; stay in flow

3. Knowledge Management

Weave notes into a network with bidirectional links and graphs, not isolated files.

• 03-Knowledge-Management/01-Wiki-Links — <a data-note="Note Name">Note Name</a> bidirectional link syntax and autocomplete
• 03-Knowledge-Management/02-Embedded-Content — !<a data-note="Note Name">Note Name</a> embed other notes and media
• 03-Knowledge-Management/03-Backlinks — See which notes reference the current page
• 03-Knowledge-Management/04-Knowledge-Graph — Visualize your note relationship network
• 03-Knowledge-Management/05-Link-Index — How the backlink index works behind the scenes

4. File Management

Manage your vaults, folders, and various asset files.

• 04-File-Management/01-Vaults — Folder-based multi-vault management
• 04-File-Management/02-File-Tree — Tree view browsing, expand / collapse, drag & drop
• 04-File-Management/03-File-Operations — Create, rename, delete, move, copy paths
• 04-File-Management/04-File-Preview — Image, video, audio, and PDF preview

5. Navigation & Search

Quickly locate and jump between a large number of notes.

• 05-Navigation-Search/01-Quick-Open — Fuzzy search and open files
• 05-Navigation-Search/02-Command-Palette — Global command search and execution
• 05-Navigation-Search/03-Outline-Panel — Current document heading-level navigation

6. Themes & Appearance

Tailor the editor to your aesthetic and reading preferences.

• 06-Themes-Appearance/01-Built-in-Themes — Several carefully crafted built-in themes
• 06-Themes-Appearance/02-Typora-Themes — Import and use Typora theme CSS
• 06-Themes-Appearance/03-Code-Highlight-Themes — Multiple code syntax highlighting themes

7. Settings

Customize every aspect of Tydora, and check the keyboard shortcut reference.

• 07-Settings/01-General-Settings — Appearance mode, fonts, auto-save
• 07-Settings/02-Editor-Settings — Editing behavior, rendering options, math engine
• 07-Settings/03-Keyboard-Shortcuts — Customizable keyboard shortcuts
• 07-Settings/05-Mind-Map-Settings — Mind map and knowledge graph display parameters
• 07-Settings/06-Image-Settings — Image storage mode and naming rules
• 07-Settings/04-Shortcut-Reference — Complete default keyboard shortcuts reference

8. Advanced Features

Creation and distribution tools for advanced users.

• 08-Advanced-Features/02-Mind-Map — Interactive mind map
• 08-Advanced-Features/03-Whiteboard-Canvas — Infinite canvas creation
• 08-Advanced-Features/01-Publish-Website — One-click publish to static site
• 09-blog/Publish-to-Microsoft-Store — Full MSIX packaging and Microsoft Store listing process
• 09-blog/Auto-Update-Configuration — Set up auto-update signing (for contributors)

Related Documents

• 01-Getting-Started/01-Quick-Start — The first guide from scratch
• 01-Getting-Started/03-FAQ — Look here first when you encounter issues
• 01-Getting-Started/02-About — Learn about Tydora's version and tech stack