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Getting Started

QuickAdd adds one fast command for repeatable Obsidian workflows. Use it to create notes from templates, capture text into existing notes, run scripts, or organize several choices behind one menu.

Install QuickAdd​

Install QuickAdd from Obsidian's Community Plugins browser, then enable it.

If you cannot use the plugin browser, follow the manual installation guide.

Choose the right choice type​

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Create a new note from a reusable fileTemplate choiceTemplate Choices
Append text to a journal, log, task list, or existing fileCapture choiceCapture Choices
Run one or more Obsidian commands, scripts, or choicesMacro choiceMacro Choices
Group choices into a nested menuMulti choiceMulti Choices
Share configured workflows across vaultsPackageShare QuickAdd Packages

Most workflows start with either a Template choice or a Capture choice. Add a Macro choice when you need scripting, multiple steps, or data from another plugin or API.

First workflow​

  1. Create a Template choice or Capture choice in QuickAdd settings.
  2. Add a name you will recognize in the command palette.
  3. Configure the target file, folder, template, or capture format.
  4. Run QuickAdd: Run QuickAdd from the command palette.
  5. Assign a hotkey once the workflow behaves the way you want.

QuickAdd choices can use format syntax, including values like {{DATE}}, {{VALUE}}, and {{FIELD:status}}. The suggester system provides fuzzy search for files, tags, headings, and fields.

Common paths​

I want examples first​

Use the examples overview to pick a complete workflow by choice type, difficulty, prerequisites, and outcome.

Good first examples:

I want to automate with scripts​

Start with the scripting overview, then move to User Scripts and the QuickAdd API reference when you need exact method details.

I want to call QuickAdd from outside Obsidian​

Use Obsidian URI for URI-triggered workflows, or the QuickAdd CLI for shell scripts and external automation.