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@kenhendricks00 kenhendricks00 released this 27 Dec 16:05
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[1.0.0] - 2025-12-27

πŸŽ‰ Initial Release

The first public release of Synaptic - your intelligent, local-first knowledge companion.

✨ Features

Core Editor

  • Markdown Editor with TipTap-powered rich text editing
  • [[Wikilinks]] for connecting notes with automatic backlink detection
  • Backlinks Panel showing all notes that reference the current note
  • Auto-save with configurable intervals
  • Spell check toggle
  • Customizable fonts (font family, size, line height)

Knowledge Graph

  • Interactive graph visualization of your entire vault
  • Force-directed layout with smooth physics simulation
  • Click-to-navigate between connected notes
  • Real-time updates as you create and link notes

Daily Notes

  • Quick daily note creation with keyboard shortcut
  • Calendar widget in sidebar for navigation
  • Templater plugin support for custom daily note templates

AI Integration

  • Chat with your notes using local LLMs via Ollama
  • Context-aware responses based on your knowledge base
  • Smart summarization and brainstorming
  • 100% local - no data leaves your machine

Spaced Repetition

  • Flashcard system with SM-2 algorithm
  • Create cards directly in notes using ?question::answer syntax
  • Study view with flip animations
  • Progress tracking (Easy/Good/Hard/Again)

Plugin System

  • Built-in Plugin Marketplace with categories and search
  • One-click install/uninstall for all plugins
  • Plugin settings with declarative schema
  • Coming Soon badges for unreleased plugins

Themes

  • Light Mode - Clean, bright interface
  • Dark Mode - Easy on the eyes
  • OLED Mode - True black for battery saving
  • Catppuccin Mocha - Vibrant pastel-on-dark aesthetic

πŸ”Œ Included Plugins

Productivity

  • Pomodoro Timer - Focus sessions with customizable work/break intervals
  • Tasks - Aggregate all - [ ] #task items from your vault
  • Calendar - Sidebar widget for daily note navigation
  • Templater - Dynamic templates for daily notes

Utility

  • Reading Time - Estimated read time in status bar
  • Typing Speed - Real-time WPM tracking
  • Core Commands - 25+ essential note-taking commands

Integration

  • Local RSS - Download articles for offline reading
  • GitHub Sync - Sync vault to a GitHub repository (Coming Soon)
  • Obsidian Sync - Import/export with Obsidian (Coming Soon)

Fun

  • Birthday Tracker - Never forget a birthday
  • Meal Plan - Weekly meal planning
  • Fantasy Name Generator - Random fantasy names for RPG notes

βš™οΈ Settings

  • Factory Reset - One-click cleanup with confirmation
  • Onboarding - Guided setup for new users
  • Core plugin toggles - Enable/disable built-in features
  • AI configuration - Model selection and endpoint settings

πŸ—οΈ Technical

  • Built with Tauri for lightweight, native performance
  • React + TypeScript frontend
  • Zustand for state management with persistence
  • TipTap rich text editor
  • D3.js force-directed graph
  • Cross-platform: Windows, macOS, Linux

πŸ“– Documentation

  • Landing page at /docs for GitHub Pages
  • Comprehensive README with setup instructions
  • GitHub Actions workflow for automated releases