Eidos Lite User Guide

Eidos Lite is a focused desktop application that brings structured data management, versatile views, and notes to the folders on your computer.

A Space is an ordinary local folder where you can freely mix .eidos tables, Markdown notes, images, and everyday documents. Everyday use requires no account and works seamlessly offline.

Quick Start

Installation & Interface OverviewDownload the desktop app, tour the interface, and open your first Space.

Core ConceptsUnderstand Spaces, Eidos Files, multiple views, and local-first architecture.

Web EditorOpen and inspect individual Eidos files directly in the browser without installing.

Structured Data & Tables

Getting Started with Eidos FilesMaster tables, fields, records, and view workflows from scratch.

Tables and FieldsDesign clean data structures with text, select, rating, date, and relation types.

Records & Everyday EditingKeyboard navigation, expanding card details, attachments, and undo/redo.

Views, Filters & SortingSwitch between Grid, Kanban, Gallery, and Calendar with compound filters.

FormulasUse intuitive expressions and built-in functions for calculations.

File Metadata ManagementManage file metadata in tables directly within local folders.

Import and ExportMigrate tables from CSV files and export views as standard spreadsheets.

Data Safety & Cloud Services

Data, Attachments & BackupsLearn where files and attachments live, and how to create physical backups.

Versions & Time Machine RecoveryCapture snapshots of your Space locally and roll back to any past state.

Sync Across DevicesEnable cloud sync to work across multiple computers with offline-first safety.

Publish Documents & FormsTurn documents, tables, or form views into live web pages with one click.

Troubleshooting & FAQsSolutions for common prompts, keyboard shortcuts, and diagnostic logs.