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File Operations

Bokuchi provides all the file operations you need for working with Markdown documents.

Press Cmd+N (macOS) or Ctrl+N (Windows/Linux) to create a new empty document. It opens in a new tab.

There are several ways to open files:

  • Keyboard shortcut: Press Cmd+O (macOS) or Ctrl+O (Windows/Linux) to open the file dialog
  • Drag and drop: Drag one or more .md files onto the Bokuchi window
  • Folder tree: Open a folder with the folder tree panel and click a file to open it
  • Recent files: Press Cmd+R (macOS) or Ctrl+R (Windows/Linux) to see recently opened files

Bokuchi can open .md and .txt files.

ActionmacOSWindows / Linux
SaveCmd+SCtrl+S
Save AsCmd+Shift+SCtrl+Shift+S

When saving a new file for the first time, a save dialog appears so you can choose the location and file name.

Bokuchi can automatically save your files as you type. Auto-save triggers 3 seconds after you stop typing (debounced).

  • Default: Enabled
  • Configure: Go to Settings > Advanced > Auto Save

Press Cmd+R (macOS) or Ctrl+R (Windows/Linux) to open the recent files dialog.

Features:

  • Search and filter through recently opened files
  • Preview the content of each file
  • Copy the file path
  • Remove files from the list
  • Configurable maximum number of entries (default: 20)
Recent files dialog with search, preview, and path copy

If you edit a file in another application while it is open in Bokuchi, a dialog will appear asking whether you want to reload the file with the external changes.

File change detection dialog asking whether to reload

When you close and reopen Bokuchi, all your previously open tabs, their content, and your settings are automatically restored.

If a file has been moved or deleted since your last session, Bokuchi handles this gracefully and notifies you.

  • Tabs — Manage multiple open files
  • Export — Export your documents to HTML
  • Settings — Configure auto-save and other options