Getting Started
Trellis is a WYSIWYM markdown editor that runs on the web, macOS, and Windows. This guide will help you start writing in under a minute.
Use the Web Editor
The fastest way to try Trellis is in your browser. No installation required.
- Visit app.trellis.app in any modern browser.
- Click New Project to create a workspace.
- Start writing. Your documents are saved automatically to your browser’s local storage.
The web editor works fully offline after the first visit, thanks to service worker caching.
Install the Desktop App
For a native experience with file system integration, install Trellis on your computer.
macOS
Download the .dmg installer from the download page. Open the disk image and drag Trellis to your Applications folder. Trellis registers as a handler for .md files, so you can double-click any markdown file to open it.
Alternatively, download the .app bundle directly if you prefer not to use the installer.
Windows
Download the NSIS installer (.exe) from the download page and follow the setup wizard. A portable .zip archive is also available if you prefer not to install.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Trellis supports standard editing shortcuts across all platforms.
| Action | macOS | Windows / Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | Cmd + B | Ctrl + B |
| Italic | Cmd + I | Ctrl + I |
| Inline Code | Cmd + E | Ctrl + E |
| Insert Link | Cmd + K | Ctrl + K |
| Undo | Cmd + Z | Ctrl + Z |
| Redo | Cmd + Shift + Z | Ctrl + Shift + Z |
| New Document | Cmd + N | Ctrl + N |
| Save | Cmd + S | Ctrl + S |
All shortcuts work in both the web editor and desktop apps.