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.

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Daily ImpulseNotes Daily tab screenshot
New ImpulseNotes New tab screenshot
Browse ImpulseNotes Browse tab screenshot

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 clearly

Each core view is shown at readable scale. Click images to inspect details.

Instant capture flow

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

ImpulseNotes New tab full screenshot
New tab · quick thought capture

Vault-native browse mode

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

ImpulseNotes Browse tab full screenshot
Browse tab · folder-first navigation

Daily planning + Pomodoro

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

ImpulseNotes Daily tab full screenshot
Daily tab · planning and focus sessions

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 + screenshot gallery

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 inspect the UI before installing?

All screenshots are real app views. Click any of them to open an enlarged preview.

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