Use Capture as a fast inbox before an idea becomes a note in NotePlan. Create a NotePlan note from a Capture, optionally routing it to a folder and controlling how the new note opens.
A quick capture workflow for NotePlan
- 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 NotePlan
Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.
What gets sent to NotePlan
- Text becomes the note title and includes Capture’s selected date where applicable.
- Links use the fetched page title as title and the URL as note text.
Set up NotePlan in Capture
- Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
- Choose NotePlan from the app picker.
- Install NotePlan and optionally specify a folder; NotePlan creates the folder if it does not exist.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Folder | Optional target folder; created when missing. |
| Open note | Opens the note after creation; enabled by default. |
| Open in subwindow | macOS only. |
| Open in split view | macOS, NotePlan 3.4 or later. |
| Use existing subwindow | macOS, NotePlan 3.2 or later. |
Example: a quick capture to NotePlan
Set Folder to “Inbox” and enable Open note. Exporting an idea creates the note in that folder and opens it for expansion.
Send the capture
- Open an existing Capture and choose its configured NotePlan export action.
- Capture hands off only the supported types listed above. Complete any confirmation or compose screen shown by NotePlan.
Limits and troubleshooting
Limits
- Images and files are unsupported.
- Subwindow and split-view settings only apply on macOS and depend on the stated NotePlan versions.
Troubleshooting
- If a window option has no effect, check the macOS NotePlan version.
- If the note lands elsewhere, verify the folder name.
