Catch a task or plan in Capture before sending it to GoodTask. Create one or more GoodTask tasks with list, date, alarm, priority, location, and line-splitting options.
A quick capture workflow for GoodTask
- 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 GoodTask
Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.
What gets sent to GoodTask
- Text becomes the task title; Split Lines Into Tasks can make one task per line.
- Links use fetched title as title and URL as the task URL field.
- Capture’s selected date becomes Due date when no configured due value exists.
Set up GoodTask in Capture
- Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
- Choose GoodTask from the app picker.
- Install GoodTask and optionally choose its list, date values, priority, and a saved Location Favorite.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| List | Optional list name or abbreviation; blank uses the default. |
| Due date | Optional time/date string; otherwise Capture’s selected date is used. |
| Start date | Optional, same formats as Due date. |
| Due after | Optional whole minutes; ignored when Due date exists. |
| Alarm | Only sent when a due value exists. |
| Priority | None, Low, Medium, or High. |
| Location | Name of a GoodTask Location Favorite. |
| Split Lines Into Tasks | Creates one task per captured line. |
Example: a quick capture to GoodTask
Enable Split Lines Into Tasks and export a three-line packing list. GoodTask creates three separate tasks in the configured list.
Send the capture
- Open an existing Capture and choose its configured GoodTask export action.
- Capture hands off only the supported types listed above. Complete any confirmation or compose screen shown by GoodTask.
Limits and troubleshooting
Limits
- Due after must be numeric and is ignored when a due date is present.
- Alarm requires Due date or Due after.
- Capture does not validate list or location names.
Troubleshooting
- If Save rejects Due after, enter whole minutes only.
- If no alarm appears, provide a due value or select a date on the Capture.
