Question 1

How do I install and set up eureka for the first time?

Accepted Answer

Install via Homebrew or Cargo, then run eureka to enter the path to your git repository with a README.md. Configuration is saved in XDG Base Directory or ~/.config/eureka for future use.

Question 2

Eureka vs using git directly for notes: which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Eureka automates the commit and push process, saving time over manual git commands. However, if you need fine-grained control over git operations or advanced features, using git directly might be more flexible.

Question 3

Can I use eureka without an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

Eureka is designed to push to a remote git repository, so it requires internet access for full functionality. For offline use, you'd need to rely on local git commits and push later manually.

Question 4

How to search through my ideas in eureka?

Accepted Answer

Eureka uses $PAGER to view ideas, but for searching, you must use external tools like grep on the repo files or git commands such as `git log`, as there's no built-in search feature.

Question 5

What editors can I use with eureka?

Accepted Answer

Eureka works with any terminal editor set in the $EDITOR environment variable, such as vim, nano, or emacs. It falls back to vi if $EDITOR is not defined, as noted in the README.

Question 6

How to handle git merge conflicts when using eureka frequently?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't address conflict resolution. Since eureka pushes to the main branch, conflicts can occur if the remote has changes. You'll need to resolve them manually using standard git commands like pull and merge.

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