Quick Capture
Save the idea while you keep your place.
Press ⇧⌘U over another Mac app, type or dictate, and save a Hibiscus note. Try Quick Capture free for 7 days without a card or account.
7 days. No account or card required. macOS 14 or later.
Direct answer
How can I capture a note without opening the main app?
With Hibiscus, press ⇧⌘U from any app, type or dictate the thought, and press Return. The capture becomes an editable note without switching to the main app window first.
- System-wide shortcut
- Type or dictate
- Editable result
Keep reading and save the thought
When a document, email, or browser page gives you an idea, open Quick Capture over it. Write the idea while the context is visible, save it, and return to the task.
Use the saved note later
Open the capture to add context, a heading, or a task. Give it a tag or project when you are ready to organize it. Search and export it like your other notes.
Try the complete loop
Use a real idea during your trial.
- Press ⇧⌘U from the app you are using
- Type a thought or dictate with a configured engine
- Press Return, then find the saved note in Hibiscus
Make the shortcut yours
If the default conflicts with another app, choose a custom shortcut in Hibiscus. Test it in the apps where you normally capture ideas.
Clear answers
Common questions.
Can I change the shortcut?
Yes. Hibiscus supports custom shortcuts.
Can I dictate into Quick Capture?
Yes. Quick Capture accepts typed or dictated input.
Is the saved result editable?
Yes. It becomes an editable Hibiscus note.
