Using the Obsidian Quick Add Plugin

Obsidian QuickAdd Community Plugin Features

In this section, the speaker introduces the Obsidian QuickAdd community plugin and explains its features.

Introduction to QuickAdd

• The Obsidian QuickAdd community plugin is often overlooked because it just lets you easily add content to your notes.

• However, the real value of the plugin is in automation.

• QuickAdd allows users to add elements called "choices" which can be templates, captures, macros or multi.

Using Templates

• Templates allow users to create a new note according to a specified template.

• Users can specify a file name format that includes date and other details.

• Users can also specify where they want their meeting notes created.

Creating Commands for Templates

• Users can create commands for their templates by clicking on the lightning symbol next to them.

• To access templates without commands, users can use Command + P (Control + P on Windows), type "QuickAdd", and select from available templates.

Conclusion

• The Obsidian QuickAdd community plugin offers powerful automation features that make it an essential tool for managing meetings, daily logging, and task management.

Using Templates in Obsidian

This section covers how to use templates in Obsidian to create notes according to a certain format.

Creating Notes with Type Templates

• Use type templates to create notes according to a certain format.

• Set a hotkey for this command.

• Examples of templates include NPC or people.

Using Capture in Obsidian

This section covers how to use the Capture feature in Obsidian when you want to add something to a file without opening it or leaving the current note that you're on.

Logging with QuickAdd

• Use daily notes for logging and link everything that you're working on during the day from the Daily Notes Page.

• Use QuickAdd for logging, which provides a more seamless experience than opening and closing files.

• Create a new choice called "Capture - Log in Daily Note" and set it up with your preferred settings, such as date format and template.

• Specify where you want your log entry to go by enabling "insert after" and typing in the heading of the section where you want it placed.

Using People Templates in Obsidian

This section covers how to use people templates in Obsidian for creating agendas for people.

Creating Agendas with Person Templates

• Use person templates for creating agendas for people.

• The person template includes fields such as name and agenda section.

Using QuickAdd to Capture Tasks and Ideas

In this section, the speaker explains how to use QuickAdd to capture tasks and ideas. They demonstrate how to add a task to an existing note, format it as a task, and add it to the agenda section.

Adding a Task with QuickAdd

• To add a task using QuickAdd, select "capture" and hit "options."

• Choose "add to same Pepe file" instead of using the date.

• Format the task as a task so that it can be marked as done later.

• Add the task to the agenda section at the end.

• Do not open the file that you've captured it to or bother with capture format.

Using Lightning Bolt for Easy Access

• Use lightning bolt icon in core principles page for easy access.

• Open command pane and type Pepe.

• Select "add to agenda with Pepe" from results.

• Add reminder for meeting with Pepe.

Creating Macros for Multiple Steps

In this section, the speaker explains what macros are and demonstrates how they can be used for multiple steps. They show an example of creating a macro for adding new content ideas to their Kanban board.

Creating Macros

• Macros are multiple steps with combinations of template and capture, even other things like Obsidian commands.

• Start by playing around with templates and capture before moving on to macros.

Example: Adding New Content Ideas

• Use Kanban plugin's markdown feature for adding new content ideas.

• Create macro by clicking manage macros first then add macro name.

• Configure macro by specifying file location where idea will be added.

• Set capture format so that emoji is pulled in already.

• Name value and show title when prompted.

Using QuickAdd Plugin in Obsidian

In this section, the speaker demonstrates how to use the QuickAdd plugin in Obsidian to create new notes with specific templates and formats.

Creating a New Note with NVDH Template

• To create a new note with the NVDH template, specify which template to use in QuickAdd.

• Reuse the value "title" from the previous step to name the task and file.

• Specify where to create the note so it doesn't get mixed up with other files.

Creating a New Macro

• To create a new macro, type your new macro in QuickAdd and hit "macro".

• Add your choice for the macro.

• Select the macro you want to use in configuration.

Using Hotkeys

• Assign hotkeys for macros using lightning bolt icon.

• Use assigned hotkey (command shift option N) to create a new note quickly from anywhere in vault.

Using QuickAdd Plugin with Other Plugins

In this section, the speaker explains how to use QuickAdd plugin with other plugins like data view, buttons, and templater.

Creating Complex Macros

• Use QuickAdd plugin along with other plugins like data view, buttons, and templater to create more complex macros that match your workflow exactly.

• Start with something modular and build something tailored specifically for your use cases.

Conclusion

The speaker recommends everyone take a look at QuickAdd plugin as it is open-ended and can be used for various purposes.

Recommendation

• Speaker recommends everyone take a look at QuickAdd plugin as it is open-ended and can be used for various purposes.