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Getting Started

This section covers the basics of installing SnapDock, launching it for the first time, and understanding how to work with files and tabs inside the editor.

Installation

SnapDock requires no special setup.
Download the installer for your platform, run it, and SnapDock is ready to use immediately.

First Launch

When you open SnapDock for the first time, you can:

• start typing directly into the workspace, or
• click New to create a fresh tab

Creating a new tab does not overwrite your current one — each document stays open until you close it.

SnapDock is designed to be simple, fast, and ready the moment it opens.

Opening & Saving Files

SnapDock supports both single‑file editing and full folder workspaces.

Opening Files

You can open content in two ways:

• Open File — choose a single .md file
• Open Folder — load an entire directory into the file tree

When opening a folder:

• the file tree appears on the left
• the workspace header updates to the folder name
• you can browse and open files instantly

Recent Files

Above the file tree is a Recent Files panel.
If you close a tab, you can quickly reopen it from here without navigating your filesystem again.

Saving

SnapDock uses a simple, predictable save system:

• Red dot → unsaved changes
• Yellow dot → saved once, but new edits exist
• Green dot → fully saved and safe to close

There is currently no “Save All” button — each tab is saved individually.

Understanding the Interface

This section is coming soon.

It will cover:

• the editor
• the preview
• the file tree
• the tab system
• the workspace header
• theme selector
• status indicators