Flywrite Documentation

Everything you need to get the most out of Flywrite — the writing app with a real terminal built in. New here? Start with Getting started, then add your first project.

Getting started

• Getting started — download the app and activate it with your license key.
• Your first project — add a project and take a quick tour of the app.

Writing

• The editor — Rendered and Source modes, formatting, dividers, images, autosave, and display settings.
• Files & projects — organize your files, file tabs, switch projects, colors and icons.

AI agents

• The terminal — terminal tabs, launchers, and where the panel lives.
• Writing with Claude Code — the select → ask → review loop, with a built-in safety net.
• Writing with Codex — point Codex at your text, let it edit, and get notified when it's done.
• Writing with Cursor — Cursor Agent sees your selection after a one-time setup.

Coming from VS Code, Obsidian with Claude Code or Cursor? See how they compare, compare Obsidian and VS Code or Cursor and VS Code.

Versions & backup

• Checkpoints & versions — snapshot your work and restore any version.
• Backup & sync with GitHub — back your work up off your computer and sync between machines.

Customization

• Appearance & themes — light or dark, color themes, fonts, layout, and editing your settings as a file.
• Keyboard shortcuts — the command palette and rebinding any key.

Your account

• Licenses & devices — license keys, activating and deactivating devices.
• Team & seats — invite your team and manage seats.
• Billing & invoices — renewal, payment methods, invoices, and refunds.
• Downloads & updates — get the app and stay current.
• FAQ — quick answers to the most common questions.

Need help?

Use the support form at Support in your account, or email [email protected] any time.