Lokus Tutorials

Welcome to the Lokus tutorials! This section contains comprehensive, step-by-step guides to help you master Lokus and build powerful knowledge management systems.

Why These Tutorials?

These tutorials are designed to help you quickly become productive with Lokus through hands-on learning. Each tutorial:

Focuses on practical outcomes - Build real systems you’ll actually use
Includes working examples - Copy-paste ready templates and code
Provides clear milestones - Know exactly when you’ve succeeded
Offers multiple paths - Choose tutorials that match your goals
Grows with you - From beginner to advanced topics

Whether you’re building a personal knowledge base, managing research, coordinating projects, or developing custom features, these tutorials have you covered.

Getting Started

Perfect for new users who want to hit the ground running.

Building Your First Workspace

Time: 20 minutes | Level: Beginner

Learn the fundamentals by creating your first knowledge base from scratch. This tutorial covers:

Creating and organizing your first workspace
Adding and linking notes
Using basic search and navigation
Understanding the Lokus interface

Start here if you’re new to Lokus!

Methodology Tutorials

Learn how to implement proven knowledge management systems.

Setting Up a Zettelkasten System

Time: 45 minutes | Level: Intermediate

Build a powerful Zettelkasten note-taking system in Lokus:

Understanding Zettelkasten principles
Creating atomic notes with unique IDs
Building a network of interconnected ideas
Managing literature notes and permanent notes

Perfect for researchers and deep thinkers

Academic Research Workflow

Time: 50 minutes | Level: Intermediate

Streamline your research process from paper collection to publication:

Organizing literature and sources
Taking research notes and annotations
Managing citations and references
Synthesizing findings
Collaborative research features

Designed for academics and serious researchers

Productivity Workflows

Leverage Lokus for project management and content creation.

Project Management with Kanban + Bases

Time: 40 minutes | Level: Intermediate

Transform Lokus into a powerful project management system:

Setting up Kanban boards
Creating project bases
Task management and tracking
Team collaboration workflows
Progress visualization

Ideal for teams and project managers

Content Creation Pipeline

Time: 35 minutes | Level: Intermediate

Build an efficient content creation workflow:

Idea collection and organization
Content planning and outlining
Draft management
Review and editing process
Publishing workflows

Perfect for writers, bloggers, and content creators

Advanced Features

Take your Lokus skills to the next level.

Mastering Advanced Search

Time: 30 minutes | Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Unlock the full power of Lokus search capabilities:

Advanced search operators
Filtering and faceted search
Saved searches and smart collections
Regular expressions
Search optimization techniques

For power users who want to find anything instantly

Your First Plugin Tutorial

Time: 60 minutes | Level: Advanced

Extend Lokus functionality by building your own plugin:

Plugin architecture overview
Setting up development environment
Creating a basic plugin
Working with the Lokus API
Publishing and sharing plugins

For developers and advanced users

Learning Paths

Not sure where to start? Follow these curated learning paths:

Path 1: Complete Beginner

Building Your First Workspace
Mastering Advanced Search
Choose your workflow: Zettelkasten or Project Management

Path 2: Academic User

Path 3: Content Creator

Path 4: Project Manager

Path 5: Developer

Tutorial Conventions

Throughout these tutorials, you’ll see the following callouts:

Note: Info: Additional context and helpful information

Note: Pro Tip: Expert advice and best practices

Note: Warning: Important caveats and things to watch out for

Note: Success: Checkpoint indicators showing you’re on track

Get Help

Stuck on something? Here’s where to get help:

Documentation: Check our comprehensive docs for reference
Community Forum: Ask questions and share tips with other users
GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features
Support: Contact our team for technical assistance

Tutorial Progress Tracker

Track your learning journey through the Lokus tutorial series:

Beginner Track

Building Your First Workspace (15 min)
Mastering Advanced Search (25 min)
Choose your specialization below

Intermediate Track - Choose Your Focus

For Knowledge Workers:

Zettelkasten System (30 min)
Research Workflow (40 min)

For Project Managers:

Project Management with Kanban (45 min)
Content Creation Pipeline (35 min)

Advanced Track

Plugin Development (60 min)
Custom Workflows (self-paced)

Total Time Investment: 3-4 hours for comprehensive mastery

Tutorial Features

Each tutorial in this series includes:

Structured Learning

Clear objectives - Know what you’ll achieve
Prerequisites - Understand what you need beforehand
Time estimates - Plan your learning sessions
Step-by-step instructions - Never feel lost

Practical Examples

Real-world scenarios - Solve actual problems
Copy-paste templates - Start with working examples
Screenshot guides - Visual confirmation of progress
Code samples - Ready-to-use implementations

Knowledge Checks

Success indicators - Verify you’re on track
Common mistakes - Avoid typical pitfalls
Troubleshooting guides - Fix issues independently
Practice exercises - Reinforce learning

Next Steps

Related tutorials - Continue your learning path
Advanced topics - Deepen your expertise
Community resources - Connect with other learners
Real projects - Apply what you’ve learned

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to complete tutorials in order?

While we recommend following the learning paths, most tutorials are self-contained. Check the prerequisites section of each tutorial to ensure you have the necessary background.

How long will it take to master Lokus?

Basic proficiency: 1 hour (First Workspace + Advanced Search)
Workflow implementation: 2-3 hours (Add methodology tutorials)
Advanced usage: 4-5 hours (Complete all tutorials)
Mastery: Ongoing as you apply Lokus to real projects

Can I skip tutorials I’m not interested in?

Absolutely! Focus on tutorials that match your use case. The modular structure lets you pick and choose what’s relevant.

Are these tutorials updated?

Yes! All tutorials are updated with each major Lokus release. Last update: January 2024 for Lokus 2.0.

What if I get stuck?

Review the troubleshooting section in each tutorial
Check the documentation for deeper explanations
Ask in the community forum
Report issues on GitHub if you find errors

Can I suggest new tutorials?

Yes! We welcome suggestions. Submit ideas through GitHub issues or the community forum.

Tutorial Best Practices

Get the most from these tutorials:

Before You Start

Set aside focused time - Minimize distractions
Have Lokus installed - Download from lokus.dev
Create a practice workspace - Safe space to experiment
Keep documentation handy - Reference when needed

While Learning

Follow along actively - Type code, create notes
Experiment beyond examples - Try variations
Take notes on key concepts - Reinforce learning
Complete practice exercises - Apply knowledge
Don’t rush - Understanding beats speed

After Completing

Apply to real projects - Use what you learned
Share your setup - Help others learn
Revisit when needed - Refresh your memory
Explore advanced topics - Continue growing

Community Showcase

See how others use Lokus after completing these tutorials:

Student Success Stories

“The Zettelkasten tutorial transformed my research process” - PhD Student
“Project management tutorial helped our team ship 2x faster” - Product Manager
“Built my first plugin in under an hour” - Developer

Community Workflows

Personal knowledge management systems
Team documentation hubs
Research databases
Content creation pipelines
Custom business tools

Share your story: Post in the community forum with tag #TutorialSuccess

Contributing Tutorials

Want to share your Lokus workflow with the community? We welcome tutorial contributions!

How to Contribute

Fork the docs repository on GitHub
Follow the tutorial template in /templates/tutorial-template.mdx
Write your tutorial following our style guide
Include working examples and screenshots
Test thoroughly - Have others follow your tutorial
Submit a pull request with clear description

Tutorial Guidelines

Good tutorials:

Focus on solving a specific problem
Provide complete, working examples
Include troubleshooting guidance
Use clear, concise language
Show rather than tell
Include time estimates
List prerequisites clearly

What We’re Looking For

Industry-specific workflows (legal, medical, education)
Integration tutorials (connecting Lokus with other tools)
Advanced techniques and power user tips
Accessibility and customization guides
Mobile-specific workflows
Team and enterprise setups

Check our contribution guidelines for detailed requirements.

Additional Resources

Video Tutorials

Lokus YouTube Channel - Video walkthroughs of each tutorial
Community screencasts - User-created tutorials

Templates

Tutorial Templates - Starter files for each workflow
Example Workspaces - Completed tutorial projects
Code Snippets - Reusable components

Documentation

User Guide - Comprehensive reference
API Docs - For plugin developers
Best Practices - Expert tips

Community

Forum - Ask questions, share tips
Discord - Real-time chat
GitHub Discussions - Feature requests
Newsletter - Monthly tips and updates

Quick Start

Ready to begin? Choose your starting point:

Happy learning! Remember: The best way to learn Lokus is by using it. Start with one tutorial, apply it to real work, then come back for more.

Questions? Reach out in the community forum - we’re here to help!

Git Sync Setup Guide - Lokus Documentation First Workspace