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Tags.

Organize and filter your knowledge.

Tags help you categorize, search, and filter your content across Clear Tangle. AI automatically generates relevant tags from your captures, while you can also add manual tags for custom organization. Browse all your tags in a dedicated view to quickly find related content.

QUICK ACCESSOpen Tags view withCmd/Ctrl + 8

How tags work

AI-generated tagsTags are automatically extracted from your captures using AI analysis.
5–8 relevant tags per captureTopics, entities, and actionsProcessed automatically
Manual tagsAdd your own tags to captures and pages for custom organization.
Add via capture detail viewTag pages directlyLowercase normalized

Tags view

The dedicated Tags view lets you explore all your tags in one place:

Split-panel layoutLeft panel shows all tags, right panel shows tagged content. On mobile, tap a tag to see its content.
Search tagsReal-time search to quickly find specific tags as you type.
Sort optionsSort by name (A–Z) or by count (most frequent first).
Source indicatorsSee whether tags come from captures or pages at a glance.

Managing tags

Easily add and remove tags from your captures:

Add a tagOpen a capture’s detail view, click the + Add button, type your tag name, and press Enter. Tags are automatically normalized to lowercase.
Remove a tagHover over any tag in the capture detail view and click the × button to remove it.

Visual design

Tags use a consistent 6-color rotation for visual distinction:

tealpurpleblueamberpinkindigo

The same tag always displays with the same color, making it easy to recognize across the app.

AI tag extraction

When you create a capture, AI automatically analyzes the content and extracts relevant tags:

TopicsMain subjects discussed in the content
EntitiesNotable names, places, and concepts
ActionsTasks or activities mentioned
CategoriesWork, personal, learning, etc.
PROCESSING TIME

Tags are extracted asynchronously after capture creation. AI processing typically completes within a few minutes, so you may see tags appear shortly after saving.

Filtering by tags

Click any tag to filter and see all content with that tag:

View all captures and pages with a specific tagDiscover connections between related contentQuickly access frequently-used categoriesBuild context by exploring tag clusters

Page tags

Pages can also be tagged for better organization:

Add tags when creating or editing a pageTags are displayed alongside capture tags in the Tags viewFilter to find all pages on a specific topicCombine with project organization for powerful filtering

Best practices

Trust the AI firstLet AI tag your captures automatically, then add manual tags only when needed for specific organization.
Keep tags simpleUse lowercase, single words or short phrases. Avoid overly specific tags that only apply to one item.
Be consistentUse the same tag format across captures — project-x, not “ProjectX” or “Project X”.
Review periodicallyUse the Tags view to see your most-used tags and spot opportunities to consolidate similar ones.

Related documentation

Tags - Organize Your Knowledge | Clear Tangle Documentation
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Tags.

Organize and filter your knowledge.

Tags help you categorize, search, and filter your content across Clear Tangle. AI automatically generates relevant tags from your captures, while you can also add manual tags for custom organization. Browse all your tags in a dedicated view to quickly find related content.

QUICK ACCESSOpen Tags view withCmd/Ctrl + 8

How tags work

AI-generated tagsTags are automatically extracted from your captures using AI analysis.
5–8 relevant tags per captureTopics, entities, and actionsProcessed automatically
Manual tagsAdd your own tags to captures and pages for custom organization.
Add via capture detail viewTag pages directlyLowercase normalized

Tags view

The dedicated Tags view lets you explore all your tags in one place:

Split-panel layoutLeft panel shows all tags, right panel shows tagged content. On mobile, tap a tag to see its content.
Search tagsReal-time search to quickly find specific tags as you type.
Sort optionsSort by name (A–Z) or by count (most frequent first).
Source indicatorsSee whether tags come from captures or pages at a glance.

Managing tags

Easily add and remove tags from your captures:

Add a tagOpen a capture’s detail view, click the + Add button, type your tag name, and press Enter. Tags are automatically normalized to lowercase.
Remove a tagHover over any tag in the capture detail view and click the × button to remove it.

Visual design

Tags use a consistent 6-color rotation for visual distinction:

tealpurpleblueamberpinkindigo

The same tag always displays with the same color, making it easy to recognize across the app.

AI tag extraction

When you create a capture, AI automatically analyzes the content and extracts relevant tags:

TopicsMain subjects discussed in the content
EntitiesNotable names, places, and concepts
ActionsTasks or activities mentioned
CategoriesWork, personal, learning, etc.
PROCESSING TIME

Tags are extracted asynchronously after capture creation. AI processing typically completes within a few minutes, so you may see tags appear shortly after saving.

Filtering by tags

Click any tag to filter and see all content with that tag:

View all captures and pages with a specific tag
Discover connections between related content
Quickly access frequently-used categories
Build context by exploring tag clusters

Page tags

Pages can also be tagged for better organization:

Add tags when creating or editing a page
Tags are displayed alongside capture tags in the Tags view
Filter to find all pages on a specific topic
Combine with project organization for powerful filtering

Best practices

Trust the AI firstLet AI tag your captures automatically, then add manual tags only when needed for specific organization.
Keep tags simpleUse lowercase, single words or short phrases. Avoid overly specific tags that only apply to one item.
Be consistentUse the same tag format across captures — project-x, not “ProjectX” or “Project X”.
Review periodicallyUse the Tags view to see your most-used tags and spot opportunities to consolidate similar ones.