• Step 1: Install Emacs
• Step 2: Get Your Khoj API Key
• Step 3: Set Up Your Emacs Configuration
• Step 4: Start Emacs and Install Khoj
• Step 5: Use Khoj in Emacs
• Tips to Keep Things Simple

#Step 1: Install Emacs

For Linux:

• Open your terminal and run:
  • Debian/Ubuntu: sudo apt-get install emacs
  • Fedora: sudo dnf install emacs
  • Arch Linux: sudo pacman -S emacs

For macOS:

• If you have Homebrew installed, run:
  • brew install emacs
• Or download Emacs directly from emacsformacosx.com.

For Windows:

• Download the installer from the GNU Emacs website.
• Run the installer and follow the prompts.

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#Step 2: Get Your Khoj API Key

1. Sign Up or Log In:

   • Go to Khoj.ai and create an account or log in.

2. Access the Web App:

   • Navigate to the Khoj Web App.

3. Generate an API Key:

   • Click on your profile or settings.
   • Find the API Keys section.
   • Generate a new API key.
   • Important: Copy and save this API key—you’ll need it soon.

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#Step 3: Set Up Your Emacs Configuration

We’ll create a minimal configuration file to set up Khoj in Emacs.

Locate or Create the Emacs Init File (init.el):

• On Linux/macOS:

  • The file is typically located at ~/.emacs.d/init.el.
  • If it doesn’t exist, you can create it:
    • Open a terminal.
    • Run mkdir -p ~/.emacs.d to ensure the directory exists.
    • Run touch ~/.emacs.d/init.el to create the file.

• On Windows:

  • The file may be located at C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\.emacs.d\init.el.
  • You might need to enable viewing hidden files to see the AppData folder.
  • Create the .emacs.d folder and init.el file if they don’t exist.

Edit init.el:

Open init.el in Emacs or any text editor and add the following content:

Replace YOUR_KHOJ_API_KEY with the API key you obtained earlier.

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#Step 4: Start Emacs and Install Khoj

1. Launch Emacs:

   • Open Emacs as you normally would (e.g., by clicking its icon or running emacs in the terminal).

2. Allow Packages to Install:

   • Emacs will read your init.el file and start installing the packages specified (use-package and khoj).
   • This may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection.
   • You can monitor the installation progress in the *Messages* buffer or the minibuffer at the bottom.

3. Restart Emacs (Recommended):

   • After installation completes, it’s a good idea to restart Emacs to ensure all settings take effect.

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#Step 5: Use Khoj in Emacs

Access the Khoj Interface:

• Press Ctrl + c then s (C-c s) to open the Khoj menu.
• Alternatively, you can use M-x khoj (press Alt + x, then type khoj, and press Enter).

Perform a Search:

1. After opening Khoj, press s for search.
2. Type your query in natural language, for example:
   • “What meetings do I have next week?”
3. Press Enter to see search results from your notes.

Start a Chat Session:

1. Open Khoj (C-c s), then press c for chat.
2. Ask a question or start a conversation, such as:
   • “Summarize my notes on project X.”
3. Khoj will provide responses based on your data.

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#Tips to Keep Things Simple

• Avoid Overloading Emacs:

  • Stick to this minimal setup to prevent getting overwhelmed.
  • Refrain from adding extra plugins or configurations until you’re comfortable.

• Learn Gradually:

  • Familiarize yourself with basic Emacs commands.
  • Use C-h t (Ctrl + h, then t) to access the Emacs tutorial.
  • Remember that it’s okay to take it slow.

• Get Help When Needed:

  • Consult the Khoj Documentation for more details.
  • Join communities or forums if you have questions.

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You’re all set!

With this minimal configuration, you can now use Khoj within Emacs without the complexity. Enjoy exploring your notes and leveraging Khoj’s powerful features in a simplified environment.