Lilo is a compact note-taking widget designed specifically for Windows, built using Rust and the egui user interface framework. It serves as an innovative Markdown editor, enabling efficient management of notes with integrated knowledge graph capabilities. With a focus on simplicity and usability, Lilo transforms the note-taking experience by allowing users to maintain their notes as regular Markdown files while navigating relationships between them through a visual graph.

Key Features

• Markdown Note Support: Create and manage notes with full Markdown capabilities, including headings, lists, task checkboxes, links, inline code, and code blocks.
• Innovative UI: A single live editor merges editing and preview modes, streamlining the writing process.
• Dynamic Graph Navigation: Utilize Obsidian-style nested wiki links, aliases, and backlinks to easily connect and reference related notes.
• Organized Structure: Notes are stored in a vault that organizes content into directories for easy access and management.
• Advanced Searching and Sorting: Quickly find and pin important notes, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
• Keyboard-Driven Navigation: Switch views, navigate lists, and format text using keyboard shortcuts for a seamless experience.
• Robust Backup System: Safe deletion, automatic saves, and visual backup controls ensure note safety and data integrity.
• Customizable Environment: Adjust themes, colors, shortcuts, and other settings according to personal preferences for a tailored experience.

Storage Management

Lilo maintains notes as .md files while storing application preferences in a settings.json file. The hygiene of the vault structure aids in effortless management:

Vault/
├── Notes/       Markdown notes and user folders
├── Trash/       Recoverable deleted notes
└── Backups/     Rotating note backups

Usage Example

Easily create a new note using the shortcut:

Ctrl + N  # Create a new note

To search through notes, simply use:

Ctrl + P  # Open the search

Development and Contribution

Lilo remains open for feedback, bug reports, and feature requests through GitHub Issues. However, it is presented as a single-author project where code pull requests are not accepted. Suggestions and example codes are encouraged to foster community input.

Lilo is available for non-commercial use in accordance with its source-available license, allowing users to explore, modify, and share the tool while respecting its licensing terms.

For further exploration, please visit the project repository: Lilo on GitHub.

By combining functional design with essential features, Lilo aims to support efficient note-taking and knowledge management, marking itself as a valuable tool for users seeking an organized approach to their notes.