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# GUIs
## Files
Files (Nautilus) is the graphical file manager. `Super + Shift + F` opens it, and `Super + Shift + Alt + F` opens it in the directory your terminal is sitting in, which saves a lot of clicking. `Ctrl + L` lets you type a path, and hitting `Space` on any file gives you a quick preview without opening anything.
Plug in a USB stick or an SD card and it's mounted automatically, so it just shows up in the sidebar. For anything more involved — formatting a drive, checking SMART health, creating partitions — launch _Disks_ from the app launcher (`Super + Space`).
Double-clicking follows sensible defaults: images open in imv, video in mpv, PDFs in Document Viewer, and plain text in Neovim.
## Obsidian
[Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/) is a free and highly extensible note taking application that uses simple Markdown files for storage.
Obsidian is free for all purposes, including personal, commercial, and non-profit use.
Obsidian also offers a [commercial add-on for syncing](https://obsidian.md/sync) with mobile apps on iOS and Android. (https://obsidian.md/pricing).
You start Obsidian with `Super + Shift + O`. To use theme syncing, you must select the `Omarchy` theme under settings.
## Omawrite
[Omawrite](https://github.com/omacom-io/omawrite) is Omarchy's own dead-simple Markdown writing app. No vaults, no plugins, just you and the words.
You start Omawrite with `Super + Shift + W`.
## Pinta
[Pinta](https://www.pinta-project.com/) is a basic image editing tool that's great for cropping, resizing, and other basic manipulations. Just don't expect a Photoshop alternative. But it's still got a Magic Wand and layers!
You start Pinta via the application launcher (`Super + Space`).
## LocalSend
[LocalSend](https://localsend.org/) lets you send files to other devices on the same network running the app, like Apple's AirDrop. It's cross-platform, though, so you can send files to and from Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and of course Linux.
You can open the Share menu on `Super + Ctrl + S` or under _Trigger > Share_ in the Omarchy menu. It gives you four options:
- **Clipboard** sends whatever you've copied as a text file. Great for getting a link or a snippet onto your phone without emailing yourself.
- **File** opens a file picker where you can select several at once.
- **Folder** sends an entire directory.
- **Receive** opens LocalSend proper so another device can send something to you.
The same thing works from the terminal with `omarchy share clipboard`, `omarchy share file [path]`, and `omarchy share folder [path]`. Leave the path off and you get the picker.
You can also send straight from the file manager: right-click any selection in Nautilus and pick _Send via LocalSend_.
Omarchy's firewall is closed by default except for LocalSend's port, so this works out of the box on a fresh install. See [security](48-security.md).
## Omacalc
[Omacalc](https://github.com/omacom-io/omacalc) is Omarchy's own dead-simple calculator, which opens in a floating window.
You start Omacalc with `Super + Ctrl + Q` (or the calculator key, if your keyboard has one).
## Signal
[Signal](https://signal.org/) is the pioneer of E2E encrypted messaging, and a great communication option for anyone who'd prefer not to go through one of the big tech conglomerates.
You start Signal with `Super + Shift + G`. It's not part of the base install, so the first time you hit that, Omarchy will offer to install it for you (it's also under _Install > Service_ in the Omarchy menu).
## mpv
[mpv](https://mpv.io/) is a simple, fast media player that'll play almost anything from any source. Great for watching videos.
You start mpv via the application launcher (`Super + Space`) or just double-click on a video in the file manager.
## Kdenlive
[Kdenlive](https://kdenlive.org/) is an excellent video editor. Perfect for editing your screen recordings before sharing them.
You start Kdenlive via the application launcher (`Super + Space`).
## Omacut
[Omacut](https://github.com/omacom-io/omacut) is Omarchy's own dead-simple video trimmer. When all you need is to cut the start and end off a clip, it beats firing up a full video editor.
You start Omacut via the application launcher (`Super + Space`).