01-getting-started
Getting Started with Kherpi
Kherpi is a personal knowledge manager that brings your notes, journals, contacts, and documents into one organized, searchable space. Write in Markdown, organize with folders, extend with custom properties, and share publicly — all from a clean, responsive interface.
Creating an Account
To get started, visit the Kherpi landing page and click Sign up free, click the Google button and you're good to go.
After registration you can change your username. This username becomes part of your public profile URL (e.g. kherpi.com/u/yourname), so pick something you're happy with.
The Interface
After signing in, you'll land on the Documents page — the heart of Kherpi. The interface consists of:
- Sidebar (left) — navigation to all sections: All Documents, your folders, Media, Trash and Document Types.
- Main content area (right) — displays the current page: document list, editor, settings, etc.
Sidebar Navigation
The sidebar is organized into sections:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| All Documents | View and search all your documents |
| Folders | Your folder tree, with options to create, rename, and delete folders |
| Media | Browse and manage uploaded images |
| Trash | View and restore deleted documents |
| Document Types | Configure your document types and their properties |
At the bottom of the sidebar, you'll find your user profile with a dropdown menu for Settings and Sign out.
Quick Start
Here's how to create your first document:
- Click the New button in the top-right corner of the Documents page
- Type a title in the title field
- Write your content using Markdown in the editor
- Click Save
That's it — your first document is saved. Read on to learn about all the features Kherpi offers.