ztlgr is a lightweight, terminal-based note-taking application that employs the Zettelkasten methodology, developed using Rust. This tool offers a structured approach to organizing notes through Luhmann-style IDs and supports various note types, ensuring a flexible and efficient workflow for users.

Key Features

• Zettelkasten Methodology: Deploys Luhmann-style IDs to enhance the organization of notes.
• Fast Search: Utilizes SQLite FTS5 for advanced full-text searching capabilities.
• Diverse Note Types: Supports daily, fleeting, literature, permanent, reference, and index notes, catering to different note-taking needs.
• Link System: Enables easy linking of notes with a wiki-style approach using [[note-title]] links, complete with backlinks.
• Custom Themes: Offers built-in themes such as Dracula (default), Gruvbox, Nord, and Solarized, with the option to create personalized themes.
• Vim Keybindings: Features modal editing that leverages familiar Vim shortcuts for seamless user interaction.
• Future-Proof Architecture: Built on a robust system with local files and smart database indexing, ready for future extensions.

Quick Start

Begin by creating a new vault and organizing notes effortlessly with commands like:

ztlgr new my-vault  
ztlgr open my-vault  
# Or use the default vault location
ztlgr

KeyBindings

Normal Mode

• j/k: Navigate note list
• h/l: Switch between panels
• g/G: Jump to top/bottom
• n: Create a new note
• /: Search
• :q: Quit (Vim-style)

Insert Mode

• Esc: Exit insert mode

Configuration

Easily customize your setup by editing the configuration stored in ~/.config/ztlgr/config.toml. This file allows adjustments such as theme selection, sidebar width, and auto-save intervals.

Themes

Choose from several built-in themes:

• dracula: Purple and cyan accents
• gruvbox: A retro color palette
• nord: Cool, arctic tones
• solarized: Thoughtfully designed precision colors

Or design a custom theme by defining color settings in your config.

Architecture

ztlgr employs a multi-agent architecture, enhancing the app’s modular functionality:

• NoteAgent: Handles note creation, reading, updating, and deletion.
• LinkAgent: Manages connections between notes effectively.
• SearchAgent: Responsible for full-text search capabilities.
• GraphAgent: Manages knowledge graph operations.
• UIAgent: Oversees terminal user interface interactions.

Optimize knowledge management by incorporating advanced features and intuitive design in your note-taking with ztlgr.