# qownnotes > Markdown note-taking application. > Optionally integrates with the note-taking applications of Nextcloud and ownCloud. > See also: `qc`, for managing command snippets. > More information: . - Run in portable mode: `QOwnNotes --portable` - Dump settings and other information about the app and environment in GitHub Markdown: `QOwnNotes --dump-settings` - Specify a different context for settings and internal files: `QOwnNotes --session {{test}}` - Trigger a menu action after the application was started: `QOwnNotes --action {{actionShow_Todo_List}}`