Getting Started with DevDesk

Get up and running with DevDesk in less than 5 minutes. This guide will walk you through installation, first launch, and creating your first note.

Installation

Download

DevDesk is currently available for macOS (Apple Silicon):

Download for macOS

.dmg (Apple Silicon)

System Requirements

  • macOS: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
  • Windows: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Linux: Modern distribution with glibc 2.31+
  • RAM: 2GB minimum (4GB recommended)
  • Disk: 200MB for app + space for your data

First Launch

When you first launch DevDesk, you'll see the main interface with three primary sections:

Notes

Your markdown-based knowledge base with wiki-links and version history

Snippets

Code library with syntax highlighting and auto-language detection

Clipboard

Auto-capturing clipboard history with rich metadata

Create Your First Note

  1. Open the Command Palette: Press Cmd+K (macOS) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux)
  2. Or use the shortcut: Press Cmd+N / Ctrl+N to create a note directly
  3. Start writing: The Monaco editor will open with a blank note. Start typing markdown!
  4. Auto-save: Your note is automatically saved every 10 seconds
  5. Add tags: Click "TAGS:" in the toolbar and type to add organization tags

Pro Tips

Wiki-links: Type [[ to link to other notes with autocomplete

Templates: Use the Template Manager to create reusable note structures

Preview: Click "Preview" button to see rendered markdown

History: Click "History" to view all versions of your note

What's Next?

Now that you've created your first note, explore these features: