Settings Reference

Access settings via Cmd+, (macOS) or Ctrl+, (Windows/Linux), or through the command palette (Cmd+K then type "settings").

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Account

Manage your Skeleton Key and identity.

View Skeleton Key

Shows your 24-word Skeleton Key mnemonic. This is your master encryption key.

Warning: Anyone with your Skeleton Key has full access to your data. Store it securely.

QR Code

Generate a QR code for secure device pairing without exposing your Skeleton Key.

Clear Skeleton Key

Removes your Skeleton Key from this device. You'll need to re-enter it to access your data.

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Sync

Configure how your data syncs between devices.

Local Sync

Sync with devices on your local network without any server.

Settings:

• Enable Local Sync - Turn local sync on/off

• Device Name - How this device appears to others

• Auto-connect - Automatically connect to discovered devices

See Local Sync Guide for detailed setup.

Cloud Sync

Sync through an optional relay server for remote devices.

Settings:

• Enable Cloud Sync - Connect to relay server

• Server URL - Relay server address (default or self-hosted)

• Connection Status - Shows connected/disconnected state

See Cloud Sync Guide for server setup.

Device Management

View and manage devices connected to your vault.

• This Device - Your current device info

• Connected Devices - List of synced devices

• Revoke Device - Remove a device's access (requires confirmation)

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Appearance

Customize the visual interface.

Theme

Toggle between Light and Dark mode. Both themes use the warm color palette optimized for focus.

Density

Adjust spacing between elements:

• Comfortable - More whitespace

• Compact - Higher density, more content visible

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Search

Configure semantic search (AI-powered search).

Enable Semantic Search

Find conceptually similar content, not just keyword matches.

Requirements:

• One-time 23MB model download

• ~500MB RAM when active

• Works offline after setup

Similarity Threshold

How closely related results must be:

Setting	Threshold	Use Case
Broad	15%	Cast a wide net, find loosely related content
Balanced	20%	Default, good mix of relevance and coverage
Strict	35%	Only highly relevant results
Very Strict	50%	Only near-exact matches

Rebuild Index

Refreshes the search index. Use if:

• Search quality degrades

• After importing many objects

• After bulk edits

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Templates

Manage reusable object templates.

Template List

View all templates you've created.

Create Template

Make any object into a reusable template:

1. Open the object

2. Use Cmd+Shift+T or the object menu

3. Name your template

Apply Template

When creating a new object:

1. Press Cmd+N

2. Select object type

3. Choose "From template"

4. Pick your template

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Data

Export, import, and backup options.

Import

Bring data from other tools into Skelenote.

Supported Sources:

Source	Description
Notion	Connect via API, import databases with type mapping
Obsidian	Import vault folder with wiki-links and hashtags
Markdown	Import individual .md files with frontmatter

Click Import to launch the import wizard, which guides you through source selection, configuration, and preview.

See Export & Import Guide for detailed instructions.

Export All

Create a ZIP archive of all your objects as Markdown files.

Options:

• Organize by type - Creates folders for each object type

• Include archived - Includes archived objects in export

Format:

• Each object becomes a .md file

• Properties stored as YAML frontmatter

• Mentions converted to [[wiki-links]]

• Compatible with Obsidian and other tools

See Export & Import Guide for details.

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About

App information and links.

• Version - Current app version

• Check for Updates - See if updates are available

• Documentation - Links to guides

• Report Issue - Link to issue tracker

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Danger Zone

Destructive actions that cannot be undone.

Remove Lantern

Deletes the search model and index:

• Frees ~500MB disk space

• Removes all indexed vectors

• Can be re-enabled later (requires re-download)

Clear All Data

Warning: This permanently deletes everything:

• All objects (notes, tasks, projects, etc.)

• All content

• All sync history

• Your Skeleton Key remains intact

Factory Reset

Complete reset to fresh install state:

• Clears all data

• Removes Skeleton Key

• Clears all settings

• You'll see the onboarding flow again

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Tips

Quick Access

• Cmd+, opens settings instantly

• Settings are also in the command palette (Cmd+K)

Sync Status

Watch the sync indicator in the sidebar:

• Green dot = connected

• Orange dot = syncing

• Red dot = error

• Gray = offline

Backup Strategy

We recommend:

1. Export weekly via Data settings

2. Store exports in cloud storage (iCloud, Dropbox, etc.)

3. Keep your Skeleton Key in a password manager