Quick Capture forObsidian Made Simple
Type is the missing quick capture tool for Obsidian. Instantly jot down thoughts with timestamps directly into your vault.
macOS 13.0+ Intel, Apple Silicon





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
- Press the global hotkey from anywhere on your Mac
- Type your thought with automatic timestamp
- Press Enter to save directly to your Obsidian vault
- 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.
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.
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.