FAQ
General
Section titled “General”What is Markdown?
Section titled “What is Markdown?”Markdown is a lightweight way to format text using simple characters. For example, **bold** makes text bold, and # Heading creates a heading. In Bokuchi, you don’t need to memorize the syntax — the toolbar lets you format text with buttons.
Is Bokuchi free?
Section titled “Is Bokuchi free?”Yes. Bokuchi is free and open source.
Does Bokuchi require an internet connection?
Section titled “Does Bokuchi require an internet connection?”No. Bokuchi works completely offline. Your files are stored locally on your computer, and no data is sent over the network.
Where are my files saved?
Section titled “Where are my files saved?”Files are saved wherever you choose. Bokuchi does not use a proprietary storage location or cloud service.
Can I open Markdown files created in other editors?
Section titled “Can I open Markdown files created in other editors?”Yes. Bokuchi supports .md and .txt files. Any standard Markdown file will work.
Is there auto-save?
Section titled “Is there auto-save?”Yes. Auto-save is enabled by default and saves your file 3 seconds after you stop typing. You can turn it off in Settings > Advanced.
Will my tabs be restored when I reopen the app?
Section titled “Will my tabs be restored when I reopen the app?”Yes. All open tabs, their content, and your settings are automatically restored when you reopen Bokuchi.
Appearance
Section titled “Appearance”How do I change the theme?
Section titled “How do I change the theme?”Go to Settings > Appearance, or click the theme name in the status bar at the bottom of the window. See Themes for details.
How do I change the language?
Section titled “How do I change the language?”Go to Settings > Interface > Language. Bokuchi supports 14 languages.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Windows: SmartScreen shows “Unknown publisher”
Section titled “Windows: SmartScreen shows “Unknown publisher””This is normal for apps not signed with a commercial code-signing certificate. When your browser warns about the download, click Save or Keep. If SmartScreen shows a confirmation dialog, click Keep to proceed. See the installation guide for detailed steps.
Can I export to PDF?
Section titled “Can I export to PDF?”Currently, Bokuchi supports HTML export. PDF export is planned for a future release.
Features
Section titled “Features”What are variables?
Section titled “What are variables?”Variables let you define a value once (like an author name or date) and reuse it across your document with {{variableName}}. See Variables for full details.
Can I paste tables from Excel or web pages?
Section titled “Can I paste tables from Excel or web pages?”Yes. Bokuchi can automatically convert HTML tables and CSV/TSV data into Markdown tables when you paste them. See Table Conversion.
Does Bokuchi support math expressions?
Section titled “Does Bokuchi support math expressions?”Yes. With KaTeX enabled (on by default), you can write inline math with $...$ and display math with $$...$$. See Markdown Basics for details.
Does Bokuchi support diagrams?
Section titled “Does Bokuchi support diagrams?”Yes. With Mermaid enabled in Settings > Advanced > Rendering Extensions, you can create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more using ```mermaid code blocks.