The first step defines a short command (I chose “nn” for “new note” but you can choose whatever you like as long as it doesn’t collide with an actually existing terminal command) which, when typed into the terminal, will automatically be replaced by its alias. Write down your quick note using markdown syntax, add some # tags if you want and save/quit with :wq (which is the default vim shortcut).ĭetailed explanation for anyone not so familiar with the above-mentioned commands:.Whenever you have an idea you quickly want to write down with as little distraction as possible from what you were doing at the moment, open a terminal with your favorite specified shortcut, type “nn” and press Enter.bashrc by adding the following line:Īlias nn='vim ~/path/to/your/vault/quicknotes/$(date +%Y%m%d%H%M%S).md' My current - really lightweight - solution is to use vim. it actually makes no sense having a running application minimised to your system tray all the time eating RAM despite only being used a couple of times a day (if at all…) just for typing down a spontaneous thought and 2. Just wanted to share that I meanwhile changed my workflow for taking quick notes whenever I am working outside of obsidian.

Quick notes mac