Quick Lists & Notes

Note: Quick Capture features are available starting in version 0.8.

ADHD brains have thoughts that arrive fast and leave faster. Quick Capture helps you catch them before they disappear.

Quick Notes

The fastest way to capture a thought. Open the app, type, done.

Creating a Quick Note

From anywhere in the app:

1. Press Ctrl+N (or Cmd+N on Mac)
2. Type your thought
3. Press Enter

That’s it. The note is saved and you can get back to what you were doing.

From the Quick Notes page:

1. Click the text area
2. Type your note
3. Click Save or press Enter

Note Features

Automatic Link Detection

If your note contains URLs, they’re automatically extracted and saved as clickable links. Write:

“Check out https://example.com for vacation ideas”

And the link becomes clickable in your note.

Tags

Add hashtags to organize notes:

“Buy groceries #shopping #errands”

Tags are extracted and make notes searchable.

Folders

Organize notes into folders:

• Inbox (default)
• Ideas
• Work
• Personal
• Custom folders you create

Pinning Notes

Important notes that you need to see often? Pin them!

1. Open the note
2. Click the pin icon 📌

Pinned notes:

• Stay at the top of your list
• Are highlighted visually
• Don’t get lost in the shuffle

Converting Notes

The real power is turning notes into action. Convert a note to:

To convert a note:

1. Open the note
2. Click Convert
3. Choose the type
4. Select destination (which list, which contact, etc.)
5. Confirm

The note moves to “Converted” status so you know it’s been processed.

Note Statuses

Quick Lists

Simple checklists for everyday needs.

Common Uses

• Grocery List — What to buy at the store
• Packing List — What to bring on trips
• Shopping List — Items you need to purchase
• To-Do List — Quick tasks for the day
• Chores — Household tasks to complete

Creating a Quick List

1. Click + New List
2. Enter:
   • Name — “Grocery List”
   • Description — Optional details
   • Icon — Pick an emoji 🛒
   • Color — Choose a color
3. Add items
4. Click Save

Adding Items

Quick add:

• Type in the text box
• Press Enter
• Item is added

With details:

• Click + Add Item
• Enter text
• Optionally set:
  • Priority — High, Medium, Low
  • Quantity — “2 gallons of milk”
  • Notes — “The organic brand”

Checking Items

Tap or click an item to check it off. Checked items:

• Get a strikethrough
• Move to the bottom (if “Show Completed” is on)
• Or hide completely (if “Show Completed” is off)

List Settings

Auto-Reset Lists

Perfect for recurring checklists!

Daily Reset: Every day, all items uncheck automatically. Great for:

• Daily medication checklist
• Morning routine
• End-of-day shutdown

Weekly Reset: Every week (on a day you choose), all items uncheck. Great for:

• Weekly cleaning checklist
• Meal prep list
• Weekly review items

On Complete: When all items are checked, they all uncheck. Great for:

• Shopping lists (reset after shopping trip)
• Packing lists (reset after unpacking)

Templates

Create reusable templates for lists you make often.

Creating a Template:

1. Create a list with all the items you want
2. Click Save as Template
3. Give it a name
4. Choose a category (Travel, Shopping, etc.)

Using a Template:

1. Click + New List
2. Click From Template
3. Choose your template
4. Customize the name if needed
5. Your new list has all the template items!

Built-in Templates:

• Travel Packing (essentials)
• Grocery Basics
• Camping Gear
• Beach Day
• And more…

Sharing Lists

Share a list with family members:

1. Open the list
2. Click Share
3. Choose who to share with
4. They can now view and edit the list

Shared lists:

• Update in real-time for everyone
• Show who added/checked each item
• Perfect for family grocery lists

The Quick Add FAB

On mobile, there’s a Floating Action Button (FAB) at the bottom right.

Tap it to quickly:

• Add a note
• Add to a list
• Create a new list

No navigation needed — capture your thought instantly.

Tips for ADHD Brains

Keep the Inbox Empty

Process your quick notes regularly. Don’t let them pile up! Schedule 5 minutes daily to:

• Convert notes to tasks
• Archive notes you don’t need
• Pin notes you want to keep visible

One List Per Context

Instead of one giant list, make separate lists:

• Grocery - Costco (bulk items)
• Grocery - Target (regular items)
• Hardware Store
• Online Shopping

Use Auto-Reset

If you have recurring checklists, auto-reset saves time. You never have to manually uncheck everything.

Pin Sparingly

If everything is pinned, nothing stands out. Keep only 3-5 notes pinned at most.