Capture. Prioritize. Execute.

Never lose a good thought again.

Turn notes into outcomes in one flow. ImpulseNotes gives creators and teams a fast capture layer plus Daily + Pomodoro execution directly in their Obsidian workflow.

No build steps for users. Full source access for developers and contributors.

ImpulseNotes hero showcase in Obsidian-inspired style

Start in 3 minutes

No build tools, no setup complexity.

Step 01

Download and install

Get the latest macOS build from Releases and drag ImpulseNotes into Applications.

Step 02

Connect your vault

On first launch, select your Obsidian vault once. After that, capture is instant.

Step 03

Capture and execute

Use ⌥N for ideas, then switch to Daily to prioritize and run focus blocks.

See the workflow in action

Real screenshots from actual app views.

Feature visual for quick capture flow

Instant capture flow

One hotkey, one panel, zero friction. Drafts stay safe until you save.

Feature visual for daily workflow and pomodoro

Daily planning + Pomodoro

Turn daily notes into execution with focus timers tied to real tasks.

Feature visual for vault browse mode

Vault-native browse mode

Browse folders fast and open notes instantly in Obsidian from the same UI.

Why this feels Obsidian-native

  • Designed around Obsidian habits, not generic note apps
  • Clear path from idea capture to execution
  • Fast enough for power users, simple enough for everyone
  • Private by default with local markdown files
  • Open source for transparency and extension

FAQ + screenshots

Do I need to compile anything to use ImpulseNotes?

No. Most users simply download and install the app from Releases.

Can I still access the source code?

Yes. Developers can review, fork, and build from source at any time.

Where can I see the UI before installing?

Below are real app screenshots (New, Browse, Daily) and feature visuals.

App screenshot New tab App screenshot Browse tab App screenshot Daily tab
Repository
https://github.com/MediaPublishing/ImpulseNotes
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