Examples & Templates

Welcome to the Lokud examples library! This section provides production-ready examples, templates, and configurations to help you get started quickly and learn best practices.

What You’ll Find Here

Our examples collection covers everything from simple templates to complete workspace configurations. Whether you’re setting up your first vault or looking to optimize your workflow, you’ll find practical, copy-pasteable code and detailed explanations.

Example Categories

Sample workspace layouts for personal knowledge bases, engineering wikis, academic research, and more.

Ready-to-use templates for meeting notes, daily notes, project plans, technical docs, and more.

Complete database examples including CRMs, project trackers, content calendars, and habit trackers.

Full plugin implementations with source code, from simple commands to complex UI extensions.

Configuration examples for different workflows: minimalist, power user, team, and privacy-focused setups.

Integration setups for Gmail, MCP servers, Git, and external tools with complete configuration examples.

End-to-end workflows from morning routines to blog publishing, research, and sprint planning.

How to Use These Examples

1. Browse by Use Case

Start with your primary use case:

Personal Knowledge Management: Check out workspace structures and daily note templates
Software Development: Explore engineering wiki structures, project trackers, and Git integrations
Content Creation: Look at content calendars, blog workflows, and publishing templates
Academic Research: Review research vault structures, book note templates, and literature databases
Business/Teams: Examine CRM examples, project management bases, and team configurations

2. Copy and Customize

All examples are designed to be:

Copy-pasteable: Ready to use with minimal modifications
Well-commented: Detailed explanations of every section
Customizable: Easy to adapt to your specific needs
Production-ready: Tested and optimized for real-world use

3. Combine Examples

Mix and match examples to create your perfect setup:

Personal Workspace Structure
  + Daily Note Template
  + Habit Tracker Base
  + Morning Routine Workflow
  = Complete Personal System

Quick Start Paths

Path 1: Complete Beginner

Start with Workspace Structures - choose a layout that matches your needs
Grab templates from Template Library - start with daily notes and meeting notes
Follow a simple workflow from Workflows - try the morning routine

Path 2: Migrating from Another Tool

Review Configurations to match your previous setup
Check Integrations for connecting your existing tools
Use Database Examples to recreate your databases
Implement Workflows to match your current processes

Path 3: Power User Setup

Study advanced Workspace Structures - engineering or business layouts
Explore Plugin Examples for custom functionality
Implement complex Database Views - CRM or project trackers
Set up Integrations with external tools and AI assistants

Path 4: Team/Collaborative Use

Start with team Configurations
Set up collaborative Workspace Structures
Implement shared Database Views for project tracking
Configure Integrations for team communication tools

Example Conventions

Throughout this section, we use consistent conventions:

File Paths

vault/
├── 01-inbox/           # Unsorted incoming notes
├── 02-projects/        # Active projects
├── 03-areas/           # Areas of responsibility
├── 04-resources/       # Reference materials
└── 05-archives/        # Completed or inactive items

Frontmatter Format

---
title: Note Title
created: 2025-01-15
updated: 2025-01-20
tags: [tag1, tag2, tag3]
status: active
---

Template Variables

{{title}}           # Note title
{{date}}            # Current date
{{time}}            # Current time
{{author}}          # Current user
{{vault}}           # Vault name

Database Query Syntax

filters:
  - field: status
    operator: equals
    value: active
sort:
  - field: priority
    direction: desc

Example Structure

Each example page follows this structure:

Overview: What the example demonstrates and who it’s for
Use Case: Real-world scenarios where this example applies
Complete Code: Full, copy-pasteable implementation
Explanation: Detailed breakdown of how it works
Customization: How to adapt it to your needs
Tips & Tricks: Best practices and optimization suggestions

Contributing Examples

Have a great example to share? We welcome contributions!

What Makes a Good Example

Practical: Solves a real problem
Complete: Includes all necessary code and configuration
Documented: Well-commented and explained
Reusable: Easy for others to adapt
Tested: Works in production environments

Example Template

When creating examples, use this structure:

## Example Name
 
**Use Case**: Brief description
 
**Difficulty**: Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced
 
### Complete Code
 
\`\`\`language
// Full implementation with comments
\`\`\`
 
### How It Works
 
1. Step-by-step explanation
2. Key concepts
3. Important details
 
### Customization Options
 
- Option 1: Description
- Option 2: Description
 
### Common Issues
 
- Issue 1: Solution
- Issue 2: Solution

Example Categories Explained

Workspace Structures

Complete folder hierarchies and organization systems for different use cases. These examples show you how to organize your vault from day one.

What you’ll learn:

Folder structure best practices
Naming conventions
Tagging strategies
Index file organization

Template Library

Ready-to-use note templates for common note types. Copy, paste, and start writing.

What you’ll learn:

Template syntax and variables
Frontmatter configuration
Dynamic content generation
Template best practices

Database Views

Complete database implementations with filters, sorts, and custom views. Perfect for project management, CRM, content calendars, and more.

What you’ll learn:

Database schema design
Query and filter syntax
View configuration
Data relationships

Plugin Examples

Full plugin implementations from simple commands to complex UI extensions. Includes source code, manifests, and installation instructions.

What you’ll learn:

Plugin architecture
API usage
UI components
Event handling

Configurations

Configuration files for different workflows and use cases. From minimalist to power user setups.

What you’ll learn:

Configuration options
Keyboard shortcuts
Theme customization
Performance optimization

Integrations

Complete integration setups for connecting Lokud with external tools and services.

What you’ll learn:

API configuration
Authentication setup
Data synchronization
Workflow automation

Workflows

End-to-end workflows that combine templates, databases, and configurations into complete systems.

What you’ll learn:

Process design
Automation strategies
Tool combinations
Productivity patterns

Tips for Learning from Examples

1. Start Simple

Don’t try to implement everything at once. Start with one example that matches your most pressing need.

2. Understand Before Copying

Read through the entire example and explanations before copying code. Understanding how it works will help you customize it effectively.

3. Experiment in a Test Vault

Create a separate test vault to try examples without affecting your main workspace.

4. Customize Incrementally

Copy the base example first, get it working, then make small customizations one at a time.

5. Keep Notes

Document what works for you and what doesn’t. Your customization notes are valuable for future reference.

Common Use Cases

Personal Knowledge Management

Software Engineering

Content Creation

Academic Research

Business & Teams

Next Steps

Ready to dive in? Here’s where to go next:

Choose your path: Pick one of the quick start paths above based on your needs
Browse examples: Explore the category that interests you most
Copy and test: Try an example in a test vault
Customize: Adapt the example to your specific needs
Combine: Mix examples to create your perfect system

Need Help?

If you’re stuck or have questions about any example:

Check the Troubleshooting Guide
Review the API Reference for detailed documentation
Join the community discussions
Search for similar use cases in other examples

Pro Tip: Bookmark this page and refer back to it as you grow your Lokud skills. Examples you skip today might be perfect for tomorrow’s needs.

Advanced Templates Tutorial - Lokus Documentation Workspace Structures