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title: "GUIs"
url: "https://learn.omacom.io/2/the-omarchy-manual/60/guis"
---

# GUIs

## 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.

## 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 LocalSend menu on `Super + Ctrl + S` or under _Trigger > Share_ in the Omarchy menu.

## LibreOffice

[LibreOffice](https://www.libreoffice.org/) is a complete office package with word processor, spreadsheet, presentations, drawing application, and more. It's compatible with files from Microsoft Office, so this is a great way to be able to open those Word documents.

You start LibreOffice via the application launcher (`Super + Space`).

## 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`.

## 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.
 
## OBS Studio

[OBS Studio](https://obsproject.com/) lets you record or stream video from multiple inputs. You can mix a screencast with a webcam with a microphone input. It's what was used to record the Omarchy screencasts.

You start OBS Studio via the application launcher (`Super + Space`).

## Kdenlive

[Kdenlive](https://kdenlive.org/) is an excellent video editor. Perfect for working on video that comes out of OBS Studio before sharing it.

You start Kdenlive via the application launcher (`Super + Space`).