⚡ obsidian-quick-capture - Fast Thought Capture to Obsidian

📋 What is obsidian-quick-capture?

obsidian-quick-capture is a simple app that helps you save your thoughts fast. You can write or speak notes, and it sends them straight to your daily notes in Obsidian. It runs on Windows and works with Raycast, a quick keyboard tool.

This tool is for anyone who wants to keep ideas, reminders, or quick memos organized without interrupting their workflow. It helps you capture thoughts as soon as they come.

💻 System Requirements

• Windows 10 or newer: The app runs best on recent versions of Windows.
• Obsidian installed: You need Obsidian for your notes. Download it from https://obsidian.md if you don’t have it.
• Raycast installed and set up on Windows: You must have Raycast on Windows to use this extension.
• Internet connection: Required for initial download and optional updates.

⬇️ Download and Install obsidian-quick-capture

1. Click the big green download badge at the top of this page or visit this page to download. This leads you to the GitHub repository where the files are stored.

2. On the GitHub page, look for the latest release or files section. There, find the Windows version of the app.

3. Download the setup file or ZIP file for Windows by clicking the appropriate button.

4. Once the file downloads, open it to start installation. For setup files, follow the on-screen instructions.

5. If you downloaded a ZIP file, extract it using Windows built-in tool:

   • Right-click the file and select "Extract All."
   • Choose a folder where you want to keep the app.
   • Find the .exe file inside the folder to run the app.

🚀 Running the Application for the First Time

1. After installation, launch the app by clicking the obsidian-quick-capture icon on your desktop or in the Start menu.

2. You will need to connect it with your Obsidian vault:

   • The app might ask you to select your Obsidian folder. This is where your daily notes save.
   • Choose the folder you usually use for Obsidian notes.

3. Make sure Raycast is open and running:

   • Obsidan-quick-capture works as a Raycast extension.
   • Open Raycast and look for obsidian-quick-capture in your list of extensions.
   • If needed, enable the extension by toggling it on.

🎙 How to Capture Thoughts (Written and Spoken)

Writing a Quick Note

• Press the Raycast hotkey to open obsidian-quick-capture.
• Type your note in the text box.
• Press Enter or click the save button.
• The note will save directly into your current day’s daily note file in Obsidian. You can open Obsidian to see it immediately.

Capturing Spoken Thoughts

• Press the Raycast hotkey.
• Click the microphone icon.
• Speak clearly into your microphone.
• When you finish, the app converts your voice to text.
• The text saves to the daily note just like a typed note.

⚙️ Adjusting Settings

Within obsidian-quick-capture, you can change these options:

• Obsidian vault location: Change which folder stores your notes.
• Language for speech recognition: Set your preferred language for voice capture.
• Hotkey setup: Set or change the keyboard shortcut to launch the capture window.
• Note formatting: Choose if your notes appear plain or with Markdown syntax.

Access settings by clicking the gear icon in the app window or through Raycast extension preferences.

📂 About Your Notes and Organization

• All notes save inside your Obsidian vault under the daily notes file named by date.
• If your daily notes are disabled in Obsidian, you need to enable them for this app to organize notes correctly.
• Notes include a timestamp so you can track when you added them.
• You can edit or move notes inside Obsidian any time, just like any other file.

🛠️ Troubleshooting Common Issues

• App does not open: Make sure your Windows is up to date. Try restarting your device.
• Notes not saving: Check that the app is pointed to your correct Obsidian vault folder.
• Voice capture fails or is inaccurate: Check your microphone settings and language selection inside the app.
• Raycast won’t start the extension: Confirm Raycast is running, and the extension is enabled in its settings.

If problems persist, try reinstalling the app using the steps under Download and Install.

🔄 Updating obsidian-quick-capture

1. Check the GitHub page regularly for new releases.
2. Download the latest files as described in the Download section.
3. Install or replace files when prompted to keep the app current.
4. Restart the app after updates.

📞 Getting Support

If you encounter issues or have questions:

• Visit the GitHub repository issues page to see if others had the same problem.
• Open a new issue describing your problem clearly.
• Include Windows version, Obsidian version, and steps to reproduce the issue.

📌 Useful Links

• Download obsidian-quick-capture
• Obsidian Notes
• Raycast for Windows