Mobile Guide

Take your Digital Study with you. Skelenote on mobile keeps your notes, tasks, and ideas in sync across all your devices.

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Getting the App

iOS (iPhone & iPad)

Skelenote for iOS is currently in alpha testing via Apple TestFlight.

1. Install TestFlight from the App Store if you don't have it

2. Open the TestFlight invitation link (available to alpha testers)

3. Tap Accept to join the beta

4. Install Skelenote from within TestFlight

Note: Alpha builds may have bugs and features may change. Your data is still encrypted and safe.

Android

Skelenote for Android is available in two ways:

APK Download (Alpha)

1. Download the .apk file from the releases page

2. On your Android device, go to Settings > Security

3. Enable Install from unknown sources (or allow it for your browser)

4. Open the downloaded APK and tap Install

Google Play Store Coming soon. The Play Store version will be available when Skelenote exits alpha.

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Setting Up Your Mobile Device

First Launch

When you open Skelenote for the first time, you'll see a welcome screen asking you to set up your vault.

If you already use Skelenote on another device: Choose I have a Skeleton Key and enter your existing 24-word phrase. This connects your mobile device to your existing vault.

If this is your first time: Choose Create New Skeleton Key. Write down the 24 words shown on screen and store them somewhere safe. This phrase is the only way to recover your data if you lose your device.

Entering Your Skeleton Key

When entering your 24-word Skeleton Key:

1. You can type words one at a time or paste the entire phrase

2. Words auto-complete as you type

3. The app validates each word against the standard word list

4. Once all 24 words are entered correctly, tap Unlock

Tip: If you stored your Skeleton Key in a password manager, you can copy and paste the entire phrase at once.

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Pairing with Desktop (QR Code)

The fastest way to connect your mobile device to a desktop is via QR code. This securely transfers pairing information without exposing your Skeleton Key.

On Your Desktop

1. Open Settings > Sync > Hearth

2. Make sure Hearth is enabled

3. Click Show Pairing Code

4. A QR code appears on screen

On Your Mobile Device

1. Open Settings (tap the Browse tab, then Settings)

2. Go to Sync > Hearth

3. Tap Scan QR Code

4. Point your camera at the QR code on your desktop screen

5. When the code is recognized, tap Pair

What Happens After Pairing

Once paired:

• Both devices appear in each other's Paired Devices list

• When on the same network, they sync automatically

• A green dot indicates an active connection

• Changes you make on one device appear on the other within seconds

Troubleshooting Connection Issues

Devices not discovering each other?

• Make sure both devices are on the same WiFi network

• Check that Hearth is enabled on both devices

• Try toggling Hearth off and on again

• Make sure your router allows local network discovery (some guest networks block this)

QR code not scanning?

• Ensure good lighting on the QR code

• Hold your phone steady about 6-8 inches from the screen

• Make sure the entire QR code is visible in the camera frame

• Try increasing screen brightness on your desktop

Paired but not syncing?

• Verify both devices show a green connection dot

• Check that you're using the same Skeleton Key on both devices

• Try the Reconnect button in the device list

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Mobile Features

Biometric Unlock

Protect your notes with Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint authentication.

To enable:

1. Go to Settings > Security

2. Toggle Biometric Unlock on

3. Authenticate to confirm

When enabled, Skelenote requires biometric authentication each time you open the app. If biometric fails, you can use your device passcode as a fallback.

Haptic Feedback

Skelenote uses subtle vibrations to confirm your actions:

• Light tap when switching tabs or selecting items

• Medium tap when completing a task

• Success vibration when saving or syncing successfully

• Warning vibration for destructive actions like delete

Haptics follow your device's system settings. To disable them, turn off haptic feedback in your device's accessibility settings.

Push Notifications

Get reminders for your tasks directly on your phone.

Setting up reminders:

1. Open a task

2. Tap the Reminder field

3. Choose when you want to be notified

Enabling notifications:

1. Skelenote will ask for permission when you set your first reminder

2. Tap Allow in the system prompt

3. You can manage notification settings in Settings > Notifications

Reminders work even when Skelenote is closed. Your notification content is generated locally and never sent to any server.

Quick Capture from Share Sheet

Capture content from any app into Skelenote using your phone's share feature.

On iOS:

1. In Safari, Notes, or any app, tap the Share button

2. Scroll through the share options and tap Skelenote

3. Add an optional note, then tap Post

4. The content appears in your Inbox next time you open Skelenote

On Android:

1. In Chrome, or any app, tap the Share button

2. Select Skelenote from the share menu

3. Skelenote opens and creates a new item with the shared content

What you can capture:

• Web page URLs (creates a Link object)

• Selected text (creates a Note in your Inbox)

• Images (coming soon)

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Mobile UI Differences

The mobile version of Skelenote is optimized for touch, with some layout changes from desktop.

Bottom Navigation

Instead of the sidebar on desktop, mobile uses a bottom tab bar:

Tab	What it shows
Inbox	Items waiting to be processed
Daily	Today's daily note
Tasks	Your task lists and filters
Browse	Projects, Areas, Tags, Archive, Settings

Tip: Tap the tab you're already on to scroll back to the top.

Floating Action Button

The orange + button in the bottom-right corner opens Quick Capture. This is the fastest way to create new items:

1. Tap the + button

2. Choose what to create (Task, Note, or use a template)

3. Enter your content

4. Tap Save

The new item goes to your Inbox by default.

Swipe Gestures

Navigate faster with swipe gestures:

• Swipe left on a list item to reveal quick actions (complete, archive, delete)

• Swipe right on a list item to mark as pinned

• Pull down on any list to refresh and sync

Pull to Refresh

Pull down on any list view to:

• Check for updates from connected devices

• Refresh your data from local storage

• See the latest sync status

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Syncing Between Devices

How Sync Works on Mobile

Skelenote uses the same sync technology on mobile as desktop:

1. Hearth - When your phone and other devices are on the same WiFi network, they sync directly. No internet needed.

2. Courier - If configured, your devices can sync through an encrypted relay server when not on the same network.

Both methods use end-to-end encryption. Your data is encrypted before it leaves your device.

What Syncs Automatically

Everything syncs:

• All your objects (notes, tasks, projects, areas, tags)

• Object content and properties

• Your templates

• Archive history

Settings that don't sync (they're device-specific):

• Biometric unlock preference

• Notification settings

• Theme (light/dark)

• Device name

Handling Conflicts

Skelenote uses CRDT technology that automatically merges changes without conflicts. If you edit the same note on two devices simultaneously:

• Both edits are preserved

• Text edits merge character-by-character

• Property changes use "last write wins" (most recent change applies)

• No data is ever lost

You don't need to do anything special. Changes merge automatically when devices connect.

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Tips for Mobile Use

Quick Capture Workflows

Capture thoughts during the day:

1. Use the + button or Share Sheet throughout your day

2. Everything lands in your Inbox

3. Process your Inbox during a dedicated review time

Meeting notes:

1. Open today's Daily Note

2. Start typing as the meeting progresses

3. Use @mentions to link to relevant projects or people

4. Notes sync to desktop automatically

Task on the go:

1. Tap + > Task

2. Enter the task title

3. Optionally set a due date and priority

4. The task appears in your tasks view immediately

Offline Usage

Skelenote works fully offline. No internet connection is required to:

• Create, edit, and delete objects

• Search your vault

• Use templates

• View your entire history

When you come back online:

• Hearth resumes automatically when you join a network with other devices

• Courier reconnects if configured

• Any offline changes merge seamlessly

Tip: Check the sync indicator (green/orange/red dot) to see your connection status.

Battery Considerations

Skelenote is designed to be battery-friendly:

• Hearth uses minimal power (mDNS discovery is lightweight)

• Biometric unlock uses the system's optimized APIs

• No background sync unless you have Courier enabled

• No location tracking or sensors running in the background

To maximize battery life:

• Use local sync only when needed (disable when traveling alone)

• Keep cloud sync off unless you need cross-network sync

• Notifications use minimal battery since they're scheduled locally

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Further Reading

• Getting Started Guide - Full introduction to Skelenote

• Local Sync Guide - Deep dive into local network sync

• Cloud Sync Guide - Configure cloud sync for remote access

• Settings Reference - All settings explained