Catch a link in Capture while you are browsing, then send it to Readwise Reader. Save a Capture as a new Readwise Reader document and choose whether it enters New, Later, Archive, or Feed.
A quick capture workflow for Readwise Reader
- 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 Readwise Reader
Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.
What gets sent to Readwise Reader
- Links are saved as their real URL with cached title when available.
- Text is wrapped in escaped HTML, categorized as a note, and assigned a unique placeholder URL so separate Captures do not collapse into one document.
- Capture is recorded as the saved_using source.
Set up Readwise Reader in Capture
- Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
- Choose Readwise Reader from the app picker.
- Copy your token from readwise.io/access_token; Reader uses the same token as Readwise.
- Paste it into Capture and choose a Location.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Access token | Required Readwise token. |
| Location | New (default), Later, Archive, or Feed. |
Example: a quick capture to Readwise Reader
Choose Later and export a long idea. Reader creates a note document in Later with the first line as title and preserved line breaks.
Send the capture
- Open an existing Capture and choose its configured Readwise Reader export action.
- Capture hands off only the supported types listed above. Complete any confirmation or compose screen shown by Readwise Reader.
Limits and troubleshooting
Limits
- Images and files are unsupported.
- Text documents use generated placeholder URLs because Reader keys documents by URL.
- Internet access and a valid token are required.
Troubleshooting
- If the export is unauthorized, recopy the Readwise access token.
- If a document is filed unexpectedly, check the Location setting.
