Your documents in your nest

Notion meets Obsidian meets Windows Explorer. Capydocs keeps your library offline, brings Markdown editing (including textpack support), and lets you visualize, search, and annotate files without giving up control. Keep your documents in your nest so everything stays organized, searchable, and private.

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Markdown editor in Capydocs — Markdown Editor

Edit Obsidian-compatible Markdown or Textpack files while keeping embedded assets together.

File explorer in Capydocs — File explorer

Navigate your entire vault with a familiar folder tree that keeps files organized and within reach.

Canvas diagrams in Capydocs — Canvas diagrams

Create Canvas diagrams that follow the JSON Canvas spec so your maps remain portable.

Habit tracker in Capydocs — Habit tracker

Track your habits and visualize progress over time without leaving your vault.

Image conversion in Capydocs — Convert images

Convert images one by one or in batches to WebP, AVIF, JPEG, or PNG without extra tools.

Metadata editing in Capydocs — Metadata editing

Attach metadata to any file with sidecar .meta files or Markdown front matter, with optional local AI generation.

Timeline view in Capydocs — Timeline view

Place documents on a calendar-style timeline and browse your work chronologically.

Search in Capydocs — Powerful search

Search your vault instantly with full-text queries that surface files and their contents.

Epub highlights in Capydocs — Epub highlights

Read epubs, add highlights, and link your Kindle annotations so everything is searchable.

File previews in Capydocs — Powerful previews

Preview images, PDFs, audio, and more directly in Capydocs without leaving your flow.

Sneak peek preview in Capydocs — Sneak peek

Press space in the file explorer to preview any file without breaking your flow.

App shortcuts in Capydocs — App shortcuts

Create custom shortcuts to your favorite files so they are always one click away.

Kanban boards in Capydocs — Kanban boards

Organize workflows with Kanban files and open any card directly from your vault.

Fullscreen file viewer in Capydocs — Fullscreen file viewer

Open files with a double-click into a distraction-free, zen-like full-screen experience focused on the content.

Embed files inside Markdown in Capydocs — Embed files

Embed files directly inside Markdown notes so references, media, and linked resources stay visible in context.

Collections feature in Capydocs — Collections

Organize related files into saved collections to keep projects grouped and easy to revisit.

Offline-first vault
Obsidian-compatible Markdown
Metadata and collections
Powerful previews
Canvas, Kanban, and timelines

Why Capydocs

Control your library and keep creating

Everything stays in your folders while Capydocs adds clarity, fast search, and visual context.

Offline

Always available

Work completely offline with local storage, backups, and no vendor lock-in.

Vault

Vault folders

Point Capydocs to any folder to turn it into a vault with tags, metadata, and collections.

Instant search

Search file names, content, and annotations with full-text queries and filters.

Highlights

Highlights and notes

Capture highlights inside PDFs and epubs so important passages never disappear.

Collections

Smart collections

Create collections from queries, favorite items, or timelines to keep projects tidy.

Tabs and shortcuts

Open multiple documents, create shortcuts, and move across contexts without losing focus.

Visualize

Visual previews

Preview your documents directly in Capydocs without exporting.

Favorites

Favorites

Pin frequently accessed files and jump back with one click.

Hex editor

Hex editor

Inspect any file in hexadecimal format when you need the raw view.

Timeline view

See your documents laid out on a calendar-style timeline.

Music player

Music and video player

Play audio and video files directly in the app.

Image converter

Image converter

Resize or convert images to common formats like WebP, AVIF, JPEG, and PNG.

Capydocs journal

Product notes, releases, and behind-the-scenes

Latest writing from the team, blending product updates with workflows and tooling ideas.

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Capydocs 11ty template is now open source

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Fresh Landing Page and New Blog Home for CapyDocs

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CapyDocs Launches Its First Release

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