Use Capture as a fast inbox before an idea becomes a note in DEVONthink. Create a text record or bookmark in DEVONthink, with optional tags and a destination group UUID.
A quick capture workflow for DEVONthink
- 01Catch it
Write or share the thought into Capture while it is fresh.
- 02Keep moving
Save the Capture without stopping to organize the destination.
- 03Send to DEVONthink
Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.
What gets sent to DEVONthink
- Text becomes a new text record.
- Links become DEVONthink bookmarks with the fetched title and absolute URL.
- Tags and destination UUID are applied to either record type.
Set up DEVONthink in Capture
- Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
- Choose DEVONthink from the app picker.
- Install DEVONthink and optionally copy the UUID of the target group into Destination.
- Review the destination name and icon, then tap Save.
Supported Capture types
This destination appears only for content it can receive.
TextLinks
Fields and options
| Field or option | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Tags | Optional comma-separated tags. |
| Destination | Optional UUID of the group where the item should be created. |
Example: a quick capture to DEVONthink
Set Destination to your Research group UUID and tags to “inbox,web”. A captured article URL becomes a tagged bookmark in that group.
Send the capture
- Open an existing Capture and choose its configured DEVONthink export action.
- Capture hands off only the supported types listed above. Complete any confirmation or compose screen shown by DEVONthink.
Limits and troubleshooting
Limits
- Images and files are not accepted.
- Destination must be a group UUID; Capture does not resolve group names.
Troubleshooting
- If the item is created in the inbox, verify the group UUID.
- If a URL becomes text, make sure Capture recognized it as a link capture.
