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How to use Vist.

Guides and reference articles for every feature. Start with Getting Started, or jump straight to what you need.

Features

Task Management

Learn how Vist extracts tasks from your notes and organises them into Today, Upcoming, and All views.

Notifications

Learn how to configure Vist notifications and daily digest emails.

Note Templates

Start notes with pre-filled structure using built-in or custom templates. Use dynamic variables to auto-insert today's date, your task list, or a daily journal prompt.

Note Viewing Modes

Use full-page, presenter, and focus modes to read, write, and present your notes. Adjust per-note reading width and render Mermaid diagrams.

Themes and Fonts

Choose from three colour themes and four editor fonts. Settings apply instantly — no page reload required.

Labels

Tag notes across any folder and browse them from the Labels list in the sidebar. Rename, merge, and delete labels without losing any notes.

Getting Started

Your First Note

Create your first note in Vist — from folders to rich text editing in under two minutes.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Master Vist's keyboard shortcuts to navigate, edit, and manage your notes without touching the mouse.

Integrations

Connect Your AI Assistant to Vist with MCP

Use the Model Context Protocol to give Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI client persistent access to your notes, tasks, and knowledge base.