To send a capture to Matter, open Capture Settings, choose Export, and add Matter as a destination. Open web.getmatter.com/settings, select Generate API Token, and paste the token into Capture. Choose Queue or Archive, then optionally turn on Favorite and add tags. Matter receives the absolute URL of the link. The item is saved in the selected location, Queue or Archive. Matter is offered as a destination for Links captures.
A quick capture workflow for Matter
- 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 Matter
Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.
What gets sent to Matter
- Matter receives the absolute URL of the link.
- The item is saved in the selected location, Queue or Archive.
- If the URL is already in Matter, Capture moves the existing item to the selected location.
- Favorite and each configured tag are applied after the item is saved.
Set up Matter in Capture
- Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
- Choose Matter from the app picker.
- Open web.getmatter.com/settings, select Generate API Token, and paste the token into Capture.
- Choose Queue or Archive, then optionally turn on Favorite and add tags.
- Review the destination name and icon, then tap Save.
Supported Capture types
This destination appears only for content it can receive.
Fields and options
| Field or option | What it changes |
|---|---|
| API token | Required Matter API token. |
| Location | Queue (default) or Archive. |
| Favorite | Marks the saved item as a favorite; off by default. |
| Tags | Optional comma-separated tags. |
Example: a quick capture to Matter
Keep Location as Queue and add the tag “capture”. Export the article link from a note, and Matter adds it to your queue with that tag.
Send the capture
- Open an existing Capture and choose its configured Matter export action.
- Capture sends the supported type directly to Matter and shows a success toast when the API request completes.
Limits and troubleshooting
Limits
- Only links are supported; text, images, and files are not offered.
- The Matter API requires Matter Pro.
- Capture only adds a favorite mark and tags; it does not remove them from an item that is already saved.
- The link is saved through the API without opening Matter.
Troubleshooting
- If Capture rejects the destination, generate a token in Matter settings and paste it.
- If Matter refuses the token, check that the account has Matter Pro.
- If no Matter button appears, make sure the capture contains a link.
More places for quick notes
Checked against Capture 3.5, last verified 12 November 2026.