capture

Capture thoughts into dated, themed Markdown journal entries with AM/PM modes.

18|3|Updated Mar 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ondrej-svec/heart-of-gold-toolkit --skill capture-ondrej-svec
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: capture
Source: https://github.com/ondrej-svec/heart-of-gold-toolkit/tree/main/plugins/guide/skills/capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ondrej-svec/heart-of-gold-toolkit --skill capture-ondrej-svec

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Capture thoughts and transform them into a structured daily thought record, preserving the verbatim transcript while organizing themes for future reflection.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standalone journaling: record morning intentions or evening reflections without pipelines.
  • Automatic AM/PM mode: auto-detect based on time or user input; preserves raw transcript and extracts themes; saves to date-based Markdown files.

Quick Start

Start a capture session and share your thoughts to save a dated, themed daily note.

Frequently Asked Questions about capture

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture daily thoughts into structured journal entries?

To capture daily thoughts into structured journal entries, start a capture session and share your thoughts. The tool auto-detects AM or PM mode, extracts themes, saves raw transcripts, and organizes everything into dated Markdown files for future reflection.

Can I record morning intentions and evening reflections separately?

Yes, you can record morning intentions and evening reflections separately using the automatic AM/PM mode. The tool auto-detects the time of day or accepts user input to categorize your daily notes accordingly for easy retrieval.

How does the daily notes journaling process preserve raw transcripts?

The daily notes journaling process preserves raw transcripts by saving the verbatim text alongside extracted themes. A simple configuration defines the output directory to store these captures in date-based Markdown files locally.

Do I need any dependencies to start a personal journaling capture session?

No dependencies are required to start a personal journaling capture session. The standalone journaling workflow operates without pipelines, requiring only a simple configuration to define the output directory for your dated daily notes.

What is the best way to organize personal journal entries for future reflection?

The best way to organize personal journal entries for reflection is transforming spoken thoughts into date-based Markdown files. This approach automatically extracts themes and preserves verbatim transcripts, enabling easy retrieval of past daily notes.

Are there limitations when using AM/PM modes for daily thought recording?

The AM/PM modes for daily thought recording rely on auto-detection based on time or explicit user input. The main limitation is that all captures are stored locally in Markdown files, requiring manual configuration of the output directory before starting.