Core Features

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Rich Text Editing with Markdown

notd uses Markdown for formatting notes with live preview capabilities. The editor supports:

  • Headers using # ## ###
  • Lists with - or 1.
  • Links using [text](url)
  • Code blocks with triple backticks
  • Emphasis with *italic* and **bold**

Page Links

Create internal links to other pages using double square brackets:

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[[Page Name]]

This creates a clickable link to the specified page. If the page doesn’t exist, it will be created when clicked.

SQL Queries in Notes [DOCUMENTATION NOT UPDATED YET]

Execute dynamic SQL queries directly within your notes using the SQL{} syntax:

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SQL{SELECT N.id FROM Notes N WHERE content LIKE '%project%' ORDER BY updated_at DESC}

This powerful feature allows you to:

  • Generate dynamic lists of pages
  • Create custom reports
  • Build interactive dashboards
  • Query your data in real-time

SQL Query Examples

List all pages updated today:

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SQL{SELECT name, updated_at FROM Pages WHERE DATE(updated_at) = DATE('now')}

Find notes with specific properties:

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SQL{SELECT N.content, P.name as page_name 
    FROM Notes N 
    JOIN Pages P ON N.page_id = P.id 
    JOIN Properties Prop ON N.id = Prop.note_id 
    WHERE Prop.name = 'priority' AND Prop.value = 'high'}

Transclusion

Embed content from other notes or pages using transclusion:

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!{{note_id}}

This feature allows you to:

  • Reuse content across multiple notes
  • Create modular documentation
  • Build dynamic content that updates automatically
  • Reference shared information

Client-Side Encryption

Protect sensitive content by opening page properties and clicking “Encrypt”. Note that encryption happens client-side, and content will NOT be recoverable if you lose the key.

How Encryption Works

  1. Content is encrypted client-side before being sent to the server
  2. Uses the SJCL (Stanford JavaScript Crypto Library) for AES-256
  3. Password-protected - only you can decrypt your content
  4. Server never sees the unencrypted content

Setting Up Encryption

To use encryption:

  1. Open page properties and click “Encrypt”
  2. You’ll be prompted for a password when viewing the page

Encryption Best Practices

  • Use strong, unique passwords
  • Don’t forget your password - there’s no recovery mechanism
  • Consider using encryption for personal notes, passwords, or sensitive data
  • Encrypted content won’t appear in search results for other users

Properties System

Add metadata to notes and pages using the property syntax:

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{property::value}        # Public property
{property:::value}       # Internal property
{property::::value}      # System log property

Common Properties

  • {status::todo} - Mark as a task
  • {priority::high} - Set priority level
  • {category::work} - Categorize content
  • {favorite::true} - Add to favorites

Property Weights

  • :: (weight 2) - Public properties, visible in UI
  • ::: (weight 3) - Internal properties, for system use
  • :::: (weight 4) - System logs, automatic tracking