Use Capture as a fast inbox before an idea becomes a note in FSNotes. Create a new FSNotes note from a Capture on macOS with no extra destination settings.
A quick capture workflow for FSNotes
- 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 FSNotes
Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.
What gets sent to FSNotes
- Text becomes note text and includes Capture’s selected date where applicable.
- Links use the fetched title as a note title and the URL as note text when metadata exists.
Set up FSNotes in Capture
- Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
- Choose FSNotes from the app picker.
- Use Capture on macOS and install FSNotes, then add the destination and save.
- 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
Example: a quick capture to FSNotes
Capture a documentation URL on your Mac and export it. FSNotes creates a note named from the page title with the URL in its body.
Send the capture
- Open an existing Capture and choose its configured FSNotes export action.
- Capture hands off only the supported types listed above. Complete any confirmation or compose screen shown by FSNotes.
Limits and troubleshooting
Limits
- FSNotes is excluded from Capture’s destination picker on iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS.
- Images and files are unsupported.
Troubleshooting
- If FSNotes is not listed, confirm you are configuring it on macOS.
- If the title is missing, Capture may not have cached link metadata; the URL is still exported.
