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

Keyboard Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
New node	Double-click or N
Delete selected	Backspace or Delete
Select all	Cmd/Ctrl + A
Undo	Cmd/Ctrl + Z
Redo	Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z
Zoom in	Cmd/Ctrl + =
Zoom out	Cmd/Ctrl + -
Fit to screen	Cmd/Ctrl + 0
Search	Cmd/Ctrl + F