Using Collections

Collections are lightweight notebooks for grouping related captures. Use them for projects, trips, research topics, or any context you want to keep together.

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Creating a collection

1. Click the + button next to "Collections" in the sidebar
2. Give your collection a name
3. Pick a color (optional — helps visual identification)
4. Add a description (optional — useful for shared collections)

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Adding items to a collection

From the timeline

• Hover over any capture
• Click the Add to collection icon
• Select an existing collection or create a new one

From the capture view

• Open any capture
• Click Collections in the metadata panel
• Add or remove collections

Bulk add (coming soon)

Select multiple items in the timeline and add them to a collection at once. This feature is in development.

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Collection types

Private collections

Default setting. Only you can see and edit the collection and its contents.

Shared collections

Generate a read-only link to share a collection with others. Recipients see:

• All captures in the collection
• Collection name and description
• Capture timestamps

They cannot:

• Add or remove items
• Edit captures
• See your other collections

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Exporting collections

Download any collection as a Markdown file:

1. Open the collection
2. Click Export in the header
3. Choose Markdown format
4. The file downloads to your device

Use exports for:

• Backing up important project notes
• Moving content to other tools
• Creating shareable documents