v1.3 “Quantum Leap”

Released: October 2025 | Status: Production Ready Download: Latest Release

Overview

Lokus v1.3 “Quantum Leap” represents our most significant update yet, bringing enterprise-grade features, AI integration, and performance improvements that make Lokus 100x faster than the previous version.

This release introduces 50,000+ lines of new code, 68 AI tools, and 100+ bug fixes while maintaining our commitment to local-first, privacy-focused knowledge management.

Major Features

Bases - Database System

Transform your markdown files into powerful databases with Notion-style views and advanced data management.

Key Features:

Table Views - Spreadsheet-like editing with inline cell editing
YAML Frontmatter - Add structured metadata to any note
8 Property Types - Text, Number, Date, Select, Multi-select, Checkbox, URL, Email
Advanced Filtering - Complex queries with AND/OR logic, 15+ operators
Multi-column Sorting - Sort by multiple columns simultaneously
Real-time Updates - Instant synchronization across views
MCP Integration - AI-powered database operations

Example:

---
title: Project Alpha
status: In Progress
priority: High
due_date: 2025-11-15
tags: [engineering, frontend]
estimated_hours: 40
---
 
# Project Alpha
Your project details here...

Learn more about Bases →

MCP Server - AI Integration

Built-in Model Context Protocol server with 68+ tools for seamless AI assistant integration.

Features:

Zero Configuration - Auto-starts with Lokus, no setup required
68+ Tools across 10 categories:
- Note Management (11 tools)
- Workspace Operations (12 tools)
- Advanced Search (16 tools)
- AI Analysis (10 tools)
- File Operations (6 tools)
- Editor Enhancements (10 tools)
- Graph Operations
- Canvas Operations
- Kanban Operations
- Bases Operations
Real-time Updates - Changes sync instantly with AI assistants
Secure - Runs locally, your data never leaves your machine
Plugin Integration - Extend with custom tools via plugins

Use Cases:

“Summarize all notes tagged with ‘research’”
“Create a project plan for my new feature”
“Find all tasks due this week and prioritize them”
“Generate a knowledge graph of my learning notes”

Learn more about MCP Server →

Quantum Performance Architecture

Next-generation indexing system that delivers 100x faster search performance.

Performance Improvements:

O(1) Search Complexity - Quantum Superposition Index
100x Faster searches on 10,000+ files (22ms vs 2,400ms)
90% Less Memory usage compared to traditional indexes
Sub-millisecond query latency
Real-time incremental updates
Neural Semantic Cache - Predictive search with learning

Benchmarks (10,000 files):

Operation	v1.2	v1.3	Improvement
Full-text search	2,400ms	22ms	109x faster
Index build	8,500ms	1,200ms	7x faster
Memory usage	450MB	45MB	90% less
Query latency	15ms	0.8ms	18x faster

Learn more about Quantum Performance →

OAuth 2.0 Authentication

Production-ready OAuth 2.0 with PKCE for secure cloud integrations.

Features:

OAuth 2.0 + PKCE - Industry-standard security
Automatic Token Refresh - Seamless, uninterrupted access
Secure Storage:
- macOS: Keychain integration
- Windows: Credential Manager
- Linux: Secret Service API
Gmail Integration - Full email operations (read, send, organize)
Offline Queue - Continue working without internet
Multi-account Support - Manage multiple accounts

Security:

All tokens encrypted at rest
PKCE prevents authorization code interception
Automatic credential rotation
Secure token revocation

Learn more about OAuth →

Windows Support

Lokus is now truly cross-platform with full Windows compatibility.

Windows-Specific Features:

Native Integration - Windows 10/11 native look and feel
Platform-Specific Menus - Windows-style context menus
Optimized Performance - Platform-specific optimizations
Windows Notifications - Native notification support
Credential Manager - Secure token storage
Auto-updater - Seamless updates via Windows installer

System Requirements:

Windows 10 version 1809 or later
Windows 11 (all versions)
4GB RAM minimum, 8GB recommended
500MB disk space

Windows installation guide →

Enhanced Features

Split Panes

Professional multi-pane editing inspired by VS Code.

Features:

Side-by-side editing
Independent scroll and navigation
Drag-and-drop between panes
Keyboard shortcuts (Cmd/Ctrl + \)
Up to 4 panes simultaneously
Customizable split ratios

Keyboard Shortcuts:

Cmd/Ctrl + \ - Split editor
Cmd/Ctrl + W - Close pane
Cmd/Ctrl + 1/2/3/4 - Focus pane
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + [/] - Move between panes

Kanban Improvements

Performance:

HashMap Backend - O(1) card lookups
50% faster drag-and-drop operations
90% less memory usage for large boards

Features:

Keyboard-first navigation
Bulk card operations
Custom swim lanes
Card templates
Advanced filtering
Board templates

Keyboard Shortcuts:

Arrow keys - Navigate cards
Enter - Edit card
Ctrl + Arrow - Move card
Delete - Delete card
/ - Quick actions

Gmail Integration Enhancements

New Capabilities:

Full Email Operations - Read, send, organize, search
Offline Queue - Draft emails offline, sync when connected
Advanced Search - Complex queries with operators
Label Management - Create, edit, delete labels
Attachment Handling - Download, upload, manage attachments
Batch Operations - Process multiple emails at once

Performance:

5x faster email sync
Incremental sync (only new emails)
Background synchronization
Optimized attachment handling

Graph Enhancements

Performance:

Viewport Culling - Only render visible nodes
LOD Rendering - Level of detail based on zoom
Barnes-Hut Optimization - O(n log n) physics
Web Workers - Background calculations
60 FPS with 10,000+ nodes

Features:

Community detection & auto-clustering
Animation tour mode
Search highlighting with pulsing effect
Filter by tags, paths, dates
Export PNG/SVG with high resolution
Obsidian-style configuration

Plugin System Preview

VS Code-level extensibility (coming in v1.3.1).

Capabilities:

Extension Points - UI components, commands, data providers
Manifest v2 - Comprehensive plugin specification
Security Sandbox - Isolated execution environment
Plugin Marketplace - Discover and install plugins
Auto-updates - Keep plugins up-to-date
MCP Integration - Expose plugin capabilities to AI

Learn more about Plugins →

Bug Fixes

Critical Fixes

Fixed memory leak in graph visualization (affected large workspaces)
Resolved race condition in file watcher causing data loss
Fixed OAuth token refresh failing on slow connections
Corrected Unicode handling in search for non-Latin characters
Fixed Windows path handling for network drives

High Priority

Fixed split pane synchronization issues
Resolved Kanban drag-and-drop on Windows
Fixed Gmail attachment downloads over 10MB
Corrected math equation rendering in dark mode
Fixed template variable substitution edge cases

Medium Priority

Improved error messages for better debugging
Fixed graph export resolution on high-DPI displays
Resolved theme switching delay
Fixed command palette fuzzy search accuracy
Corrected markdown table parsing edge cases

Low Priority

Fixed minor UI inconsistencies across platforms
Resolved keyboard shortcut conflicts
Fixed tooltip positioning on edge cases
Improved accessibility labels
Fixed minor memory leaks in long-running sessions

Total: 100+ bug fixes

Technical Improvements

Performance

40% faster initial load time
60% faster file operations
50% less memory usage in idle state
90% faster workspace switching

Architecture

React 19 migration for better performance
Tauri 2.0 for improved native integration
TipTap 3.4 with latest ProseMirror updates
Vite 7 for faster development builds
Improved bundling - 30% smaller application size

Developer Experience

Enhanced plugin API with better types
Improved debugging tools
Better error reporting
Comprehensive test coverage (85%)
Updated documentation

Key Statistics

50,000+ lines of new code
68 MCP tools for AI integration
8 property types for Bases
100+ bug fixes and improvements
40% faster initial load time
90% less memory usage for search
100x faster search on large workspaces
85% test coverage

Migration Guide

Upgrading from v1.2

v1.3 is fully backward compatible with v1.2 workspaces.

Recommended Steps:

Backup Your Workspace

# Create a backup before upgrading
cp -r ~/Documents/Lokus ~/Documents/Lokus-backup-v1.2

Download and Install
- Download v1.3 from GitHub Releases
- Install following platform-specific instructions
Review OAuth Settings (if using Gmail)
- Navigate to Settings → Integrations → Gmail
- Re-authenticate if prompted
- Review OAuth permissions
Explore New Features
- Try Bases by adding YAML frontmatter to notes
- Enable MCP server in Settings → AI → MCP Server
- Experiment with split panes (Cmd/Ctrl + \)
Report Issues
- GitHub Issues

No Breaking Changes - All your existing notes, settings, and workflows continue to work.

Upgrading from v1.1

If upgrading from v1.1, review both v1.2 and v1.3 release notes:

v1.2 Release Notes
v1.3 Release Notes (this page)

Known Issues

In Progress

MCP Server Windows Firewall - Windows may prompt for firewall permission on first launch
- Workaround: Allow access when prompted
- Fix: Coming in v1.3.1
Graph 3D Mode on Linux - Some Linux distributions may experience OpenGL issues
- Workaround: Use 2D or Force view modes
- Fix: Investigating
Large Attachments in Gmail - Attachments over 25MB may timeout
- Workaround: Use Gmail web interface for very large files
- Fix: Coming in v1.3.2