Getting Started
Everything you need to start writing with Skraib. From your first document to power-user shortcuts.
Creating your first document
Documents in Skraib are created from the Dashboard. Click the New button in the Recent Documents panel, or use the keyboard shortcut Cmd+N from anywhere in the app.
Each document starts with a blank TipTap editor. The title field at the top is editable — click it to rename. Documents auto-save as you type. A small indicator in the top bar shows save status.
To organize documents, drag them into folders in the left sidebar. Right-click any document for options: rename, duplicate, export, or delete.
Interface overview
Skraib's interface is designed to stay out of your way. Here's what each area does:
- Top Bar — Document title, word count, save status, sharing controls, and your profile menu. Collapses automatically when you scroll.
- Left Sidebar — Folder tree with all your documents. Drag-and-drop to organize. Shows document icons based on content type.
- Editor — The main writing area. TipTap-powered with rich formatting, AI suggestions, and real-time collaboration cursors.
- Right Panel — Contextual panels: AI Review comments, Citations, Suggestions, or Agent chat. Toggle with Cmd+Shift+P.
- Bottom Bar — Goal progress, streak counter, and zoom controls for page view.
Keyboard shortcuts
Import & export
Export: Open any document and click the export icon in the top bar (or use the command palette). Available formats:
- Markdown — Clean .md with frontmatter. Best for GitHub, Notion, or static sites.
- HTML — Styled HTML with inline CSS. Ready for email or web publishing.
- DOCX — Microsoft Word compatible with preserved formatting.
- PDF — Print-ready with page breaks and headers.
- JSON — Raw TipTap document structure. Useful for backups or programmatic access.
Import: Use File → Import for local Markdown, TXT, DOCX, or supported PDF files. To import from Google Docs, connect Google Docs in Integrations through the OAuth workflow, then select a document to import. Imports become native Skraib documents; see the Imports guide for format boundaries.