Quick Capture forObsidian Made Simple

Type is the missing quick capture tool for Obsidian. Instantly jot down thoughts with timestamps directly into your vault.

Download on the Mac App Store

macOS 13.0+ Intel, Apple Silicon

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The Perfect Companion for Obsidian

Type seamlessly integrates with your Obsidian workflow, making it easy to capture thoughts without breaking your concentration.

How It Works

  1. Press the global hotkey from anywhere on your Mac
  2. Type your thought with automatic timestamp
  3. Press Enter to save directly to your Obsidian vault
  4. Continue with your work without losing focus

Perfect For

Daily Notes

Quickly append thoughts to your Obsidian Daily Notes without opening Obsidian

Fleeting Notes

Capture ideas before they disappear, then process them later in Obsidian

Meeting Notes

Record key points during meetings with automatic timestamps

Zettelkasten Method

Quickly capture atomic notes for your knowledge system

Direct to Vault

Save notes directly to your Obsidian vault folder structure

Markdown Support

Native Markdown formatting compatible with Obsidian's syntax

Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigate and create notes without touching your mouse

Custom Date Formats

Match your Obsidian templates with customizable timestamps

Open in Obsidian

One-click to open your note directly in Obsidian

Plain Text Files

No proprietary formats - just plain text files Obsidian loves

Obsidian Use Cases

How Type enhances your Obsidian workflow.

Daily Notes Workflow

Set Type to save directly to your Daily Notes folder. Throughout the day, use the global hotkey to quickly append timestamped thoughts without opening Obsidian.

"I stumbled across this app by chance yesterday and it's fantastic. I use Obsidian, and this app is like the missing feature I've been looking for." — Josh Buesseler

Fleeting Notes Capture

Create a dedicated 'Inbox' note in your vault. Use Type to quickly capture fleeting thoughts throughout the day, then process them into permanent notes during your Obsidian review session.

"Good companion for Obsidian." — morav.ru, App Store Review

Meeting Notes System

Create a note for each recurring meeting in your vault. During meetings, quickly capture action items and decisions with timestamps without switching context.

"The app is blends perfectly with Obsidian. It's simplistic and just does one thing right, which is all I want it to." — Kruznick1087

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Download on the Mac App Store

macOS 13.0+ Intel, Apple Silicon

4.8 based on user reviews