Quick Start

This 2-minute tutorial will teach you everything you need to start using JodNote effectively.

Step 1: Capture Your First Note

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+J (from anywhere on your system)
2. Type: Buy milk #personal
3. Press Enter

Congratulations! You've created your first note.

Step 2: Create a Task

Tasks are notes you can check off. Create one using the > prefix:

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+J
2. Type: > Call dentist #personal
3. Press Enter

The > prefix automatically makes it a task (adds @task type).

Step 3: Save a Code Snippet

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+J
2. Type: console.log('Hello') @snippet #javascript
3. Press Enter

Step 4: Search Your Notes

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+J
2. Start typing: milk
3. Use ↑ / ↓ arrow keys to navigate results
4. Press Enter to copy the selected note

Quick Copy

Pressing Enter on a search result automatically copies it to your clipboard!

Step 5: View All Notes

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+J
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+N (or right-click system tray → "Show")
3. Browse all your notes in the main window

Understanding Note Syntax

JodNote recognizes special markers in your text:

Syntax	Meaning	Example
> prefix	Task	> Buy groceries
@task	Task (explicit)	Call mom @task
@snippet	Code snippet	git status @snippet
@bookmark	Bookmark/link	https://example.com @bookmark
#word	Category	Meeting notes #work

Auto-Detection

• Tasks: Both > text and @task create tasks
• URLs: Automatically detected (no marker needed)
• Default: Notes without markers are regular notes

Common Workflows

Quick Note Capture

Ctrl+Alt+J → Type → Enter

Perfect for fleeting thoughts, meeting notes, or anything you need to remember.

Task Management

> Finish report #work
> Schedule team meeting @task #work
> Buy birthday gift #personal

View and check off tasks in the main window.

Code Snippets

npm install package @snippet #npm
git reset --hard HEAD @snippet #git
SELECT * FROM users WHERE active=1 @snippet #sql

Search and copy snippets instantly when needed.

Link Bookmarks

https://docs.example.com @bookmark #docs
https://github.com/techformist/jodnote @bookmark #github

Save important links with context and categories.

Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl+Alt+J	Open/close JodNote
Enter	Save note or copy result
Escape	Close window
↑ / ↓	Navigate search results
Ctrl+Shift+N	Open main window

Master Tip

Keep JodNote open while you work. Press Escape to hide it, Ctrl+Alt+J to bring it back instantly.

What's Next?

Now that you know the basics:

• Master All Keyboard Shortcuts
• Learn Advanced Syntax
• Explore All Features

Practice Exercise

Try creating these notes to get comfortable:

> Read chapter 5 #book
def hello(): print("Hi") @snippet #python
https://vitepress.dev @bookmark #docs
Meeting with Sarah tomorrow at 3pm #work
> Submit expense report @task #admin

Happy note-taking! 🚀