# Quick Note

> Fast note capture to structured markdown files. Use when the user says "note this", "quick note", "jot down", "save this thought", "remember this", "write this down", or wants to quickly save a note or idea.

- Skill: `theaayushstha1/quick-note` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add theaayushstha1/quick-note`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/theaayushstha1/quick-note/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: theaayushstha1 (https://skillmd.com/u/theaayushstha1)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/theaayushstha1/quick-note

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# Quick Note

Capture notes quickly to organized markdown files in `~/notes/`.

## Command Routing

| User Says | Action |
|-----------|--------|
| "note this [content]" | Save note with auto timestamp |
| "quick note [content] #tag" | Save note with tags |
| "show my notes" / "today's notes" | List notes from today |
| "notes from [date]" | List notes from specific date |

## Workflow: Save Note

### Step 1: Parse Input

Extract from user input:
- **Content**: The note text
- **Tags**: Any `#hashtag` words (e.g., `#gaudon`, `#urgent`, `#learning`)
- **Project**: If tagged with a project name, link to project

### Step 2: Write to File

Append to `~/notes/YYYY-MM-DD.md` (create if doesn't exist):

```markdown
## HH:MM - [Tags]

[Note content]

---
```

Example file `~/notes/2026-02-25.md`:
```markdown
# Notes - February 25, 2026

## 10:30 - #gaudon #urgent

Fix auth bug in GAUDON before client call at 2pm

---

## 14:15 - #learning

Check out LangGraph for agent orchestration - saw interesting thread on Twitter

---

## 16:00 - #job-search

Amazon recruiter responded - need to reply by Thursday

---
```

### Step 3: Create File If New

If the daily file doesn't exist, create it with a header:
```markdown
# Notes - [Month Day, Year]

```

Then append the note.

### Step 4: Confirm

```
Saved note to ~/notes/2026-02-25.md at 10:30 AM
Tags: #gaudon #urgent
```

## Workflow: Read Notes

### Today's Notes
Read `~/notes/[today's date].md` and display contents.

### Specific Date
Read `~/notes/[requested date].md` and display.

### Search Notes
Use Grep to search across all note files:
```
Grep pattern="search term" path=~/notes/
```

## File Structure

```
~/notes/
├── 2026-02-25.md
├── 2026-02-24.md
├── 2026-02-23.md
└── ...
```

Each file is a daily log with timestamped entries.

## Tag Conventions

Common tags:
- `#urgent` - Time-sensitive items
- `#gaudon` - GAUDON freelance project
- `#job-search` - Job application related
- `#learning` - Things to learn/explore
- `#idea` - Project or feature ideas
- `#bug` - Bugs to fix
- `#meeting` - Meeting notes

## Error Handling

| Error | Solution |
|-------|----------|
| ~/notes/ doesn't exist | Create directory automatically |
| Permission error | Check file permissions |
| No notes for date | Report "No notes found for [date]" |