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 capture with Cmd/Ctrl + K
Desktop app: Alt + Space (Windows/Linux) or Option + Space (Mac)
Capture Types
Text
Type or paste anything—notes, links, code snippets, ideas.
Voice
Speak your thoughts and get automatic transcription.
Image
Upload photos, screenshots, or whiteboard captures.
Code & Files
Save code snippets and attach documents.
AI Auto-Processing
The moment you save a capture, AI kicks in automatically:
Categorization
Assigns a category (work, personal, etc.)
Smart Tagging
Extracts relevant tags from content
Summary
Generates a one-line summary
Embeddings
Creates vector for Smart search
Task Extraction
Identifies action items (every 30 min)
Project Matching
Suggests which project it belongs to
Raw-First Philosophy
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:
| Platform | Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Windows/Linux | Alt + Space | Quick Capture from anywhere |
| macOS | Option + Space | Quick 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:
Best Practices
Capture first, organize later
Don't worry about perfect formatting. Just get the thought down.
Use voice while commuting
Hands-free capture means no lost ideas during your commute.
Screenshot whiteboards
OCR will extract the text and make it searchable.
One thought per capture
Keep captures atomic for better AI processing and task extraction.