Getting Started with Second Brain

Updated October 26, 2026 176 views

Getting Started with Second Brain

Organize your knowledge with OpenLuxe's powerful knowledge management system.

Accessing Second Brain

Desktop

  • Click Second Brain in sidebar
  • Full knowledge base interface
  • Multiple view options

Mobile

  • Tap Second Brain in menu
  • Simplified mobile interface
  • Core features available

Desktop Interface

Knowledge Base List

  • All your bases in sidebar
  • Click to open
  • Create new button

Browse View

  • Folder tree on left
  • Content area on right
  • Breadcrumb navigation

Visualize View

  • Interactive network graph
  • Zoom and pan
  • Click nodes for details

Mobile Interface

Base List

  • Card list of knowledge bases
  • Tap to open
  • Floating + button

Browse View

  • Full-screen folder view
  • Tap folders to navigate
  • Back button for up

Limited Visualization

  • Simplified graph view
  • Pinch to zoom
  • Tap nodes for info

Creating Knowledge Bases

Desktop

  1. Click Create New
  2. Enter name and description
  3. Choose type (Personal/Team)
  4. Click Create

Mobile

  1. Tap + button
  2. Fill form
  3. Select type
  4. Tap Create

Adding Content

Files

Desktop:

  • Drag and drop files
  • Click upload button
  • Multi-file select

Mobile:

  • Tap Add
  • Choose from files or camera
  • One at a time

Notes

Desktop:

  • Click New Note
  • Rich text editor
  • Save automatically

Mobile:

  • Tap New Note
  • Basic text editor
  • Tap checkmark to save

Folders

Desktop:

  • Right-click > New Folder
  • Name and create

Mobile:

  • Tap menu > New Folder
  • Enter name
  • Tap create

Navigation

Desktop Navigation

  • Click folders in tree
  • Breadcrumbs at top
  • Search across all

Mobile Navigation

  • Tap to enter folders
  • Back button to go up
  • Search icon in header

Quick Capture

For fast idea capture:

Desktop

  • Keyboard shortcut
  • Quick capture modal
  • Auto-file with AI

Mobile

  • Floating capture button
  • Voice or text input
  • Camera capture option
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