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Introduction

TypeMD is a local-first CLI knowledge management tool. Your knowledge base is made of Objects — not files. Markdown is just the storage format.

Philosophy

Section titled “Philosophy”

Most note-taking tools make you think like a computer: files, folders, hierarchies.

TypeMD lets you think in Objects — books, people, ideas, meetings — connected by Relations. The structure emerges from your knowledge, not from a folder tree.

Interfaces

Section titled “Interfaces”

TypeMD provides multiple ways to interact with your vault:

  • TUI — Terminal-based three-panel interface with inline editing, powered by Bubble Tea. Run tmd to launch.
  • Web UI — Browser-based interface with the same three-panel layout. Run tmd serve to start.
  • CLI — Individual commands for scripting and automation.
  • MCP Server — AI assistant integration via Model Context Protocol.

Next Steps

Section titled “Next Steps”

Ready to dive in? Install TypeMD and follow the Quick Start guide. To understand the key terms and design decisions, see the Concepts Overview.