Save a line or link in Capture before it becomes part of your writing in Textastic. Create, append to, or replace a Textastic file in local, iCloud, or external storage from Capture.
A quick capture workflow for Textastic
- 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 Textastic
Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.
What gets sent to Textastic
- Text becomes file content and includes Capture’s selected date where applicable.
- Links become title plus URL when metadata exists, otherwise the URL.
- Action, location, path, filename, and external UUID are sent to Textastic.
Set up Textastic in Capture
- Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
- Choose Textastic from the app picker.
- Use Capture on iOS/iPadOS/visionOS and install Textastic.
- Choose action and storage. For an external folder, copy its UUID from Textastic’s Copy Identifier (UUID) menu.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Action | New (default), Append, or Replace. |
| Location | Local (default), iCloud, or External Folder. |
| Path | Optional directory; blank uses root. |
| File name | Optional for New; required for Append/Replace, including extension. |
| External folder UUID | Required for External Folder. |
Example: a quick capture to Textastic
Choose Append, iCloud, path “Logs”, and file “capture.md”. Each exported Capture is added to that Markdown file.
Send the capture
- Open an existing Capture and choose its configured Textastic export action.
- Capture hands off only the supported types listed above. Complete any confirmation or compose screen shown by Textastic.
Limits and troubleshooting
Limits
- Textastic is excluded from Capture’s macOS destination picker.
- Append and Replace require a filename.
- External storage requires a folder UUID.
- Attachments are unsupported.
Troubleshooting
- If Save fails, add the external UUID or required filename.
- If Textastic writes elsewhere, verify Location and Path.
