Quick Capture

Quickly jot down tasks or notes and send them to a designated file without interrupting your current workflow.

Methods

Task Genius offers several ways to capture information:

1. Inline Panel:

   • Use the command Task Genius: Toggle quick capture panel or the default hotkey (Alt+C).
   • A small input panel appears at the bottom of the current editor.
   • Type your task or note and press Enter to send it to your configured capture file.

2. Global Command:

   • Use the command Task Genius: Quick capture (Global).
   • This opens a modal window where you can type your task/note.
   • This command can often be assigned to a global hotkey in Obsidian's settings, allowing capture from anywhere, even outside Obsidian.

3. Detailed Capture Modal:
   • Use the command Task Genius: Task capture with metadata.
   • This opens a more comprehensive modal allowing you to add details like due dates, priorities, tags, or project links directly during capture.

Configuration

In the Task Genius settings, define how Quick Capture behaves:

• Target File: Specify the path to the file where captured items will be saved (e.g., Inbox.md, Quick Notes.md).
• Append/Prepend/Replace: Choose how new captures are added to the target file (add to the end, beginning, or replace a specific section).
• Formatting: Define templates or formatting for captured items (e.g., automatically add - [ ] for tasks, include timestamps).