Getting Started

Installation

macOS

1. Download Nodus_x.x.x_universal.dmg from Releases
2. Open the DMG and drag Nodus to Applications
3. First launch: Right-click and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper

Windows

1. Download Nodus_x.x.x_x64-setup.exe from Releases
2. Run the installer
3. If SmartScreen warns, click "More info" then "Run anyway"

Linux

1. Download Nodus_x.x.x_amd64.AppImage from Releases
2. Make executable: chmod +x Nodus_*.AppImage
3. Run: ./Nodus_*.AppImage

Or install the .deb package:

sudo dpkg -i Nodus_x.x.x_amd64.deb

First Steps

Creating Your First Node

1. Double-click anywhere on the canvas to create a new node
2. Type a title and press Enter
3. Add content using Markdown syntax

Connecting Nodes

1. Hover over a node to see connection handles
2. Drag from one handle to another node
3. Select edge type: related, cites, supports, contradicts

Using Typst Math

Wrap math expressions in dollar signs: - Inline: $x^2 + y^2 = z^2$ - Block: $$integral_0^1 f(x) dif x$$

See Typst Math Reference for syntax.

Importing an Obsidian Vault

1. Open Settings (gear icon)
2. Go to "Workspaces"
3. Click "Import Vault"
4. Select your Obsidian vault folder

Staying up to date

Nodus asks the release server once per launch whether a newer version exists and shows a strip at the bottom of the window when there is one. Nothing is downloaded until you choose to install; choosing to install downloads the update, verifies its signature and restarts the application.

Turn the check off in Settings > General if you would rather update by hand.

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