QUILL documentation

Documentation

Every published QUILL document, grouped by topic. New here? Start with the 0.5.0 Beta announcement or the user guide.

0.5.0 Beta release

Beta announcement

The full 0.5.0 Beta announcement: what is included, what is still beta, feedback channels, and Office Hours details.

Read the announcement

Release on GitHub

Release notes, source code, and all release assets. Windows 10 or later, 64-bit. Both options include the Python runtime.

Using QUILL

User guide

Day-to-day use: writing, navigation, the command palette, settings, document intake, remote files, AI, and the accessibility features that make QUILL what it is.

Product requirements

The full product requirements document - the single source of truth for QUILL's intended architecture and behavior.

The Quillin platform

Quillins are small, sandboxed extensions that add commands, snippets, menus, and hotkeys. Start with the tutorial.

Tutorial

Build your first Quillin from scratch - a Layer 1 snippet that grows into a Layer 2 Python handler, then lint, test, and submit.

Authoring reference

The full design and authoring reference: the manifest schema, the capability catalogue, the Python and Node.js APIs, and the security model.

Submission guide

The end-to-end process for submitting a Quillin: directory layout, self-lint, tests, review criteria, and the acceptance checklist.

Author Covenant

The code of conduct for Quillin code: accessibility, capability honesty, no silent network, security, and licensing.

Snippet Wizard

Build a snippet-only Quillin interactively - fill in the guided form and download your manifest.json ready to install. No coding required.

Quillin Hub

Browse and install Quillins built by the community. Manage installed Quillins and review their declared capabilities.

Contributing & governance

Contribution guidelines

Architecture overview, boundary rules, development setup, quality checks, and pull-request expectations.

Governance

How decisions are made and how the project is steered.

Maintainers

Who maintains QUILL and what that role entails.

Code of conduct

The community code of conduct governing how people interact in the project.

Privacy, security & AI

Privacy

What QUILL stores, where, and how your document content is protected.

Security

The security posture and how to report a vulnerability responsibly.

Responsible AI use

QUILL's stance on AI features: explicit consent, transparency, and user control.