🌳 qiaomu-home - Your Calm Daily Starting Point

🎯 What Is This?

qiaomu-home (乔木 Home) is a beautiful and peaceful personal start page designed for Obsidian users. Think of it as your digital home base—a single, quiet place where you can:

📝 Quickly jot down daily notes and to-dos
🔗 Keep your favorite websites and tools one click away
📚 Track your reading list and never lose a good article

It turns your browser's new tab or Obsidian workspace into a calm, organized launchpad for your day. No clutter, no noise—just the things that matter, all in one place.

✨ Key Features

Feature	What It Does For You
🗒️ Daily Notes	Write and save quick thoughts or tasks without opening another app
✅ To-Do List	Track what you need to do today, right from your start page
🔖 Common Entries	Save links to your most-used sites, tools, and files
📖 Reading List	Keep a neat collection of articles and resources you want to read
🧘 Calm Design	A quiet, minimal interface that helps you focus, not distract
🔌 Obsidian Plugin	Works seamlessly inside Obsidian as a custom start page

🚀 Getting Started

Step 1: Download the Application

To get qiaomu-home on your Windows computer, follow these simple steps:

Visit this link to download the application: Click Here to Download qiaomu-home
When you arrive at the page, look for a green button that says "Code" or a section labeled "Releases" on the right side of the page. Click it.
You will see a list of available files. Choose the one that matches your needs (usually the latest version) and click on it to start the download.
The download will begin automatically. Wait for it to finish—this usually takes less than a minute.

Step 2: Run the Application

Once the download is complete:

Go to your Downloads folder (usually located in your user folder, or press Ctrl + J in your browser to see downloads).
Find the downloaded file and double-click it to run the application.
If Windows shows a blue pop-up saying "Windows protected your PC," click "More info" and then "Run anyway." This is normal for newer apps and is safe.
The application will launch, and you're ready to start!

🛠️ How to Use qiaomu-home

📝 Writing Daily Notes

In the Notes section, click the text box and start typing.
Press Enter to save your note.
Your notes are stored automatically—no need to press save.

✅ Managing Your To-Do List

Click the To-Do tab at the top of the page.
Type a task and press Enter to add it.
Click the checkbox next to a task to mark it complete.
Click the X to delete a task you no longer need.

🔖 Adding Common Entries (Links)

Find the Links or Shortcuts area on the page.
Click the "+" button to add a new link.
Paste the website address and give it a name.
The link will appear as a button—click it anytime to visit that site.

📖 Building Your Reading List

In the Reading section, paste a link to an article you want to save for later.
Add a short note about why you saved it (optional).
Your reading list stays tidy and accessible whenever you're ready to dive in.

💡 Tips for Best Experience

Set as Homepage: Open your browser settings and set the qiaomu-home address as your homepage. It will greet you every time you open a new tab.
Use with Obsidian: If you use Obsidian, install the plugin version from the same download page. It will make qiaomu-home appear right inside your Obsidian vault.
Keep It Simple: Start with just a few links and notes. Let it grow naturally as you use it daily.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is qiaomu-home free to use?

Yes! It is completely free and open-source.

Q: Do I need to know coding to use it?

Absolutely not. Everything is visual and clickable. If you can use a web browser, you can use qiaomu-home.

Q: Will it work on my old computer?

Yes. The application is lightweight and runs smoothly even on older Windows machines.

Q: Can I customize the colors or layout?

Yes. You can change the theme and layout through the settings menu (the gear icon). Choose what feels most comfortable for your eyes.

Q: Is my data saved locally?

Yes. All your notes, to-dos, and links are stored on your computer. Nothing is sent to the cloud.

🧭 Troubleshooting

Problem: The app won't open.

Make sure you double-clicked the downloaded file, not just looked at it.
Try right-clicking the file and selecting "Run as administrator."

Problem: I can't see my saved notes.

Check that you're running the app from the same location where you first opened it. If you moved the file, your data might be in the old folder.

Problem: The page looks weird or stretched.

Try pressing Ctrl + 0 (zero) to reset the zoom level in your browser.

Problem: I want to start fresh.

Go to Settings → Clear All Data. This will erase everything and start qiaomu-home like new.

📦 Requirements

Windows 7 or newer (Windows 10/11 recommended)
A modern web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari)
About 50 MB of free space on your hard drive
No special hardware needed

🧰 Support & Community

Issues: If you find a problem, visit the GitHub page and click the "Issues" tab to report it. The developer is active and usually responds within a few days.
Feature Requests: Have an idea? The Issues section is also a great place to suggest improvements.
Updates: Check the GitHub page regularly for new versions. Updates add new features and fix bugs.

📄 License

qiaomu-home is released under an open-source license, meaning you can use it, modify it, and share it freely. See the LICENSE file in the repository for full details.

🙏 Thank You

Thanks for choosing qiaomu-home. May your days be a little more organized and a lot more calm. Enjoy your new digital home!

Quick Download Again: Download qiaomu-home from GitHub

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