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Multi-Modal Capture.

Capture thoughts faster than you can forget them.

Text, voice, or images — capture ideas in whatever format is fastest. AI handles the organization so you can focus on thinking. Every capture is instantly processed, tagged, and made searchable.

QUICK ACCESS
Open captureCmd/Ctrl + K
Desktop appAlt + SpaceWindows/LinuxOption + SpaceMac

Capture types

TextType or paste anything — notes, links, code snippets, ideas.
Auto-save as you typeSupports MarkdownPaste from anywhere
VoiceSpeak your thoughts and get automatic transcription.
AssemblyAI transcriptionWorks while commutingNo typing required
ImageUpload photos, screenshots, or whiteboard captures.
OCR text extractionAI descriptionSearchable content
Code & filesSave code snippets and attach documents.
Syntax awarenessFile attachmentsCode block formatting

AI auto-processing

The moment you save a capture, AI kicks in automatically:

01CategorizationAssigns a category (work, personal, etc.)
02Smart taggingExtracts relevant tags from content
03SummaryGenerates a one-line summary
04EmbeddingsCreates a vector for Smart search
05Task extractionIdentifies action items (every 30 min)
06Project matchingSuggests which project it belongs to
RAW-FIRST

Your capture is saved instantly — AI processing happens asynchronously. We never block saving on AI. Your input is sacred.

Desktop app shortcuts

Install the desktop app for global capture shortcuts that work from any application:

PLATFORMSHORTCUTACTION
Windows/LinuxAlt + SpaceQuick Capture from anywhere
macOSOption + SpaceQuick Capture from anywhere
Download desktop app →

Progressive web app

Clear Tangle works as a PWA for mobile-friendly capturing:

Install to your home screenOffline capture supportPush notifications for tasksApp-like experienceBackground sync when online

Source tracking

Every capture remembers where it came from:

WebSlackMobileDesktopAPI

Best practices

Capture first, organize laterDon’t worry about perfect formatting. Just get the thought down.
Use voice while commutingHands-free capture means no lost ideas during your commute.
Screenshot whiteboardsOCR will extract the text and make it searchable.
One thought per captureKeep captures atomic for better AI processing and task extraction.

Related documentation

Multi-Modal Capture | Clear Tangle Documentation
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Docs/Features/Multi-Modal Capture

Multi-Modal Capture.

Capture thoughts faster than you can forget them.

Text, voice, or images — capture ideas in whatever format is fastest. AI handles the organization so you can focus on thinking. Every capture is instantly processed, tagged, and made searchable.

QUICK ACCESS
Open captureCmd/Ctrl + K
Desktop appAlt + SpaceWindows/LinuxOption + SpaceMac

Capture types

TextType or paste anything — notes, links, code snippets, ideas.
Auto-save as you typeSupports MarkdownPaste from anywhere
VoiceSpeak your thoughts and get automatic transcription.
AssemblyAI transcriptionWorks while commutingNo typing required
ImageUpload photos, screenshots, or whiteboard captures.
OCR text extractionAI descriptionSearchable content
Code & filesSave code snippets and attach documents.
Syntax awarenessFile attachmentsCode block formatting

AI auto-processing

The moment you save a capture, AI kicks in automatically:

01CategorizationAssigns a category (work, personal, etc.)
02Smart taggingExtracts relevant tags from content
03SummaryGenerates a one-line summary
04EmbeddingsCreates a vector for Smart search
05Task extractionIdentifies action items (every 30 min)
06Project matchingSuggests which project it belongs to
RAW-FIRST

Your capture is saved instantly — AI processing happens asynchronously. We never block saving on AI. Your input is sacred.

Desktop app shortcuts

Install the desktop app for global capture shortcuts that work from any application:

PLATFORMSHORTCUTACTION
Windows/LinuxAlt + SpaceQuick Capture from anywhere
macOSOption + SpaceQuick Capture from anywhere

Progressive web app

Clear Tangle works as a PWA for mobile-friendly capturing:

Install to your home screen
Offline capture support
Push notifications for tasks
App-like experience
Background sync when online

Source tracking

Every capture remembers where it came from:

WebSlackMobileDesktopAPI

Best practices

Capture first, organize laterDon’t worry about perfect formatting. Just get the thought down.
Use voice while commutingHands-free capture means no lost ideas during your commute.
Screenshot whiteboardsOCR will extract the text and make it searchable.
One thought per captureKeep captures atomic for better AI processing and task extraction.