Use Capture as a fast inbox before an idea becomes a note in Mem. Create a Mem note directly through the Mem API, optionally adding it to one or more collections without opening Mem.

A quick capture workflow for Mem

  1. 01Catch it

    Write or share the thought into Capture while it is fresh.

  2. 02Keep moving

    Save the Capture without stopping to organize the destination.

  3. 03Send to Mem

    Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.

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What gets sent to Mem

  • Text becomes Markdown note content.
  • Links become a note containing the cached page title, when available, followed by the URL.
  • Comma-separated collection IDs are sent as collection_ids.

Set up Mem in Capture

  1. Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
  2. Choose Mem from the app picker.
  3. In Mem, open Settings > API and create a key.
  4. Paste the key into Capture and optionally enter comma-separated Collection IDs.
  5. Review the destination name and icon, then tap Save.

Supported Capture types

This destination appears only for content it can receive.

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Fields and options

Field or optionWhat it changes
API keyRequired Mem API key.
Collection IDsOptional comma-separated IDs; blank creates a note without a collection.

Example: a quick capture to Mem

Add your “Product ideas” collection ID, then export a Capture about onboarding. Mem receives a Markdown note inside that collection.

Send the capture

  1. Open an existing Capture and choose its configured Mem export action.
  2. Capture hands off only the supported types listed above. Complete any confirmation or compose screen shown by Mem.

Limits and troubleshooting

Limits

  • Images and files are unsupported.
  • Content is capped at 200,000 characters and 200,000 UTF-8 bytes; Capture sends the longest safe prefix.
  • An internet connection and valid API key are required.

Troubleshooting

  • If export fails, recreate or recopy the API key from Mem Settings > API.
  • If the note is not in a collection, verify each comma-separated collection ID.

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