+(define-derived-mode notmuch-hello-mode fundamental-mode "notmuch-hello"
+ "Major mode for convenient notmuch navigation. This is your entry portal into notmuch.
+
+Saved searches are \"bookmarks\" for arbitrary queries. Hit RET
+or click on a saved search to view matching threads. Edit saved
+searches with the `edit' button. Type `\\[notmuch-jump-search]'
+in any Notmuch screen for quick access to saved searches that
+have shortcut keys.
+
+Type new searches in the search box and hit RET to view matching
+threads. Hit RET in a recent search box to re-submit a previous
+search. Edit it first if you like. Save a recent search to saved
+searches with the `save' button.
+
+Hit `\\[notmuch-search]' or `\\[notmuch-tree]' in any Notmuch
+screen to search for messages and view matching threads or
+messages, respectively. Recent searches are available in the
+minibuffer history.
+
+Expand the all tags view with the `show' button (and collapse
+again with the `hide' button). Hit RET or click on a tag name to
+view matching threads.
+
+Hit `\\[notmuch-refresh-this-buffer]' to refresh the screen and
+`\\[notmuch-bury-or-kill-this-buffer]' to quit.
+
+The screen may be customized via `\\[customize]'.