Lokus
Lokus is a lightning-fast, open-source markdown editor and knowledge management application designed for developers, writers, and researchers. Built with Rust and Tauri for native desktop performance, it combines powerful markdown editing, wiki-style linking, LaTeX math support, and extensive customization—all while keeping data completely local and private. With 500+ GitHub stars and 10,000+ users, Lokus represents a student-led initiative that prioritizes privacy, performance, and user control over their knowledge base.
Project Goals
Goals:
1. Grow user base from 10,000 to 50,000+ active users
2. Achieve 1,000+ GitHub stars
3. Build contributor community of 100+ developers
4. Launch stable mobile apps (Q1 2026)
Metrics:
• GitHub stars: 1,000+
• Monthly active users: 50,000+
• Community: 100+ Discord members, 50+ contributors
• App store ratings: 4.5+ stars
• Documentation: 100% coverage
• Performance: <100ms note loading time
Project Goals
Goals:
1. Grow user base from 10,000 to 50,000+ active users
2. Achieve 1,000+ GitHub stars
3. Build contributor community of 100+ developers
4. Launch stable mobile apps (Q1 2026)
Metrics:
• GitHub stars: 1,000+
• Monthly active users: 50,000+
• Community: 100+ Discord members, 50+ contributors
• App store ratings: 4.5+ stars
• Documentation: 100% coverage
• Performance: <100ms note loading time
Budget Information
Estimated Budget: $2500
Funding Source: Seeking Club Funding
Budget Breakdown:
BUDGET BREAKDOWN:
1. Development Infrastructure: $800 (32%)
- Cloud hosting for website/docs (6 months): $300
- Domain registration and SSL: $100
- CDN services for app distribution: $200
- Testing devices/emulators: $200
2. Marketing & Outreach: $700 (28%)
- Conference/hackathon sponsorship materials: $300
- Promotional content creation (videos, graphics): $200
- Community rewards and swag: $200
3. Tools & Services: $500 (20%)
- Design tools (Figma Pro for team): $150
- Error tracking & analytics (Sentry): $150
- Collaboration tools: $100
- Apple Developer Account (for macOS/iOS distribution): $100
Special Requests
1. Programming Club workshop space for weekly development sessions
2. Access to club's social media channels for project promotion
3. Featured presentation slot at end-of-semester club showcase
4. Potential collaboration with university IT department for campus adoption
5. Mentorship from faculty advisors in software engineering
6. Club endorsement for external funding applications (grants, sponsorships)