Document Management: Organize Your Markdown Library

As you create more content with MarkdownAI, staying organized becomes essential. Our document management system helps you keep track of everything you create.

The Document Library

Overview

Your document library is your central hub for all created content:

• All documents in one place - No scattered files
• Quick search and filter - Find anything instantly
• Organization by type - Group by content format
• Recent first - Latest work at the top

Access your library:

• Via the navigation menu
• From the generator sidebar
• Direct link at /documents

Document Cards

Each document displays:

Title

The name of your content (taken from generated H1 or set manually)

Content Type

Visual indicator of format:

• 📝 Blog Post (blue)
• 📚 Documentation (green)
• 📖 README (purple)
• 🎓 Tutorial (orange)
• 📋 Changelog (red)
• 🔌 API Docs (violet)

Preview

First few lines of content for quick recognition

Metadata

• Created date - When first generated
• Updated date - Last modification
• Versions - Number of iterations
• Word count - Content length

Actions

• Open - View and edit in generator
• Delete - Remove from library (with confirmation)

Search and Filter

Search Functionality

Find documents quickly:

Type in search: "React tutorial"
Results show all documents with "React" or "tutorial" in:
- Title
- Content
- Tags (if added)

Search tips:

• Case-insensitive
• Searches entire document content
• Real-time results
• Highlights matches

Filter by Content Type

Click content type icons to filter:

• Click "Blog Post" - Show only blog posts
• Click "Tutorial" - Show only tutorials
• Click "All" - Clear filters

Creating Documents

From Generator

The primary way to create documents:

1. Open the generator
2. Choose content type
3. Enter topic and details
4. Generate
5. Document automatically saved

From Sidebar

In the generator, use the document sidebar:

• Click "New Document" button
• Choose content type
• Start with blank canvas
• Generate when ready

Opening Documents

Multiple Ways

Open any document to continue working:

From Document Library:

• Click the document card
• Opens in generator
• Access all versions
• Edit or regenerate

From Generator Sidebar:

• Browse list of documents
• Click to load
• Switch between documents seamlessly

From Search:

• Search for document
• Click result
• Instant load

Editing Documents

In the Generator

Once opened:

1. View current version - See latest content
2. Access edit tab - Make manual changes
3. Regenerate - Create new version
4. Download - Export as .md file
5. Copy - Copy markdown to clipboard

Non-Destructive Editing

All edits create new versions:

• Original preserved
• Can revert anytime
• Complete history maintained

Deleting Documents

Confirmation Required

Deleting is permanent:

1. Click delete icon on document card
2. Confirmation modal appears:
   • Shows document title
   • Warns about permanent deletion
   • Asks for confirmation
3. Click "Delete" to confirm
4. Or "Cancel" to keep document

What Gets Deleted

When you delete a document:

• ✅ Document content
• ✅ All versions
• ✅ Associated metadata
• ✅ Cannot be recovered

Before deleting:

• Download important versions
• Copy content you want to keep
• Double-check it's the right document

Pagination

For large libraries:

12 Documents Per Page

• Clean, scannable view
• Not overwhelming
• Fast loading

Page Navigation

• Page numbers at bottom
• Previous/Next buttons
• Current page highlighted
• Total page count shown

Smart Pagination

• Preserves search filters
• Maintains sort order
• Remembers position

Organization Strategies

By Content Type

Keep different formats separate:

• Blog posts - Your articles
• Documentation - Technical guides
• Tutorials - Step-by-step content
• README - Project documentation

By Project

Create multiple documents for each project:

• Main README
• Documentation pages
• Tutorial series
• Changelog

By Stage

Organize by completion:

• Drafts needing work
• Content ready to publish
• Published and complete

Naming Conventions

Use clear, descriptive titles:

• ✅ "React Hooks Tutorial - useState and useEffect"
• ✅ "API Documentation - User Endpoints"
• ✅ "Changelog - Version 2.0.0"
• ❌ "Document 1"
• ❌ "Test"
• ❌ "Untitled"

Best Practices

1. Regular Cleanup

Periodically review your library:

• Delete test documents
• Archive completed projects
• Remove outdated content

2. Descriptive Titles

Always use meaningful titles:

• Helps with search
• Easier to find later
• Professional organization

3. Download Important Content

For critical content:

• Download as backup
• Store in version control
• Keep local copies

4. Use Version Control

Instead of creating multiple similar documents:

• Use one document
• Generate multiple versions
• Compare and choose best

Integration with Generator

Seamless Workflow

The document library integrates perfectly with the generator:

Document Library → Click document → Opens in generator
                                  ↓
                          View all versions
                                  ↓
                          Edit or regenerate
                                  ↓
                          Auto-saves changes
                                  ↓
                          Returns to library

Sidebar Access

Work without leaving generator:

• Document list in sidebar
• Search while editing
• Switch documents instantly
• Create new without navigating away

Future Features

Coming soon to document management:

Tags and Categories

Add custom tags:

• Multiple tags per document
• Filter by tag
• Create tag hierarchies

Folders and Collections

Organize into folders:

• Group related documents
• Nested folder structure
• Drag and drop organization

Sorting Options

Sort by multiple criteria:

• Date created/updated
• Title alphabetically
• Most expensive
• Most versions

Bulk Actions

Manage multiple documents:

• Select multiple
• Bulk delete
• Bulk export
• Bulk tag

Sharing

Share documents:

• Generate shareable links
• View-only access
• Team collaboration

Performance

Fast Loading

Optimized for performance:

• Paginated results
• Lazy loading
• Efficient database queries
• Cached metadata

Smooth Experience

No lag or delays:

• Instant search results
• Quick document opening
• Fast switching
• Responsive interface

Tips for Power Users

1. Use Search Heavily

Don't scroll - search:

• Faster than browsing
• More accurate
• Saves time

2. One Document, Many Versions

Instead of:

Blog Post - Draft 1
Blog Post - Draft 2
Blog Post - Final

Do:

Blog Post
  V1: Initial draft
  V2: Revised
  V3: Final

3. Regular Exports

Download important content:

• Weekly backups
• Post-completion exports
• Version control integration

4. Sidebar Workflow

Stay in generator:

• Use sidebar for document management
• Faster than switching pages
• Maintains context

Common Questions

Q: How many documents can I create?

A: Unlimited! No storage limits or document caps.

Q: Can I rename documents?

A: Currently, the title comes from generated H1. Manual renaming is coming soon.

Q: Can I restore deleted documents?

A: No, deletion is permanent. Always download before deleting.

Q: Can I organize documents into folders?

A: Not yet, but folders and tags are planned features.

Q: How long are documents stored?

A: Forever! As long as your account is active.

Next Steps

Start building your organized markdown library:

1. Create documents in the generator
2. Browse your document library
3. Use search and filters
4. Develop your organization system
5. Build a comprehensive content collection

Great document management means you'll never lose track of your content again!