Lokus
Lokus supports personal knowledge management on macOS, Windows, and Linux with Markdown, wiki links, graph view, and an infinite canvas.
About Lokus
Lokus is a personal knowledge management app for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It stores notes as plain Markdown files on the user's device and is designed for thinking, researching, and organizing ideas. Users can link notes with wiki links, which create automatic backlinks, and view those connections in 2D or 3D graph views. An infinite canvas supports spatial layouts and sketching, and a template system supports variables, conditionals, and loops.
The homepage says notes are stored locally and describes no cloud storage or tracking. It does not describe how plugins, including the listed Claude MCP AI-assistance plugin, handle data, so those external connections are not covered. The source does not state pricing for the app itself.
Key features
- Bidirectional wiki links using [[wiki link]] syntax with automatic backlink detection
- Graph view in 2D and 3D showing connections between notes
- Infinite canvas for spatial note arrangement and diagramming
- Template system with variables, conditionals, and loops
- Markdown editor with live preview and LaTeX math support
- Plugin marketplace with community-built extensions
Best for: Researchers and knowledge workers who want linked notes stored as plain Markdown files on their own devices.
Good for
- Notes are stored as standard Markdown files on the user's device.
- Works offline, and the homepage states that notes are stored locally.
- Supports standard Markdown vault folders and wiki link syntax.
Watch out for
- The source does not describe cloud sync or cloud backup.
- The source does not state pricing for the app.
- The project is not open source.
Lokus at a glance
- Website
- lokusmd.com
- Category
- Productivity › Notes & Knowledge Management
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Lokus FAQ
Does Lokus work offline?
Yes. The homepage states that Lokus works offline and that all notes are stored locally as Markdown files.
Can Lokus open an existing Markdown vault?
The homepage states that Lokus uses standard Markdown and wiki link syntax and that a user can point it at any Markdown folder.
Does Lokus support the Zettelkasten method?
The homepage states that it supports the method through wiki links, backlinks, graph view, and templates for consistent atomic note creation.
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