Integration Guide

CaptaLog integrates with external tools and workflows through Universal Links, deep links, and Apple Shortcuts.

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Universal Links

Universal Links let you save logs to CaptaLog directly from a web link. Use them from Obsidian, Notion, browser bookmarks, or any tool that supports URLs.

Format

https://go.captalog.app/log?text=Your+log+content

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
text	Yes	The log text to save
title	No	Optional title for the log
return_to	No	URL to open after saving

Examples

Save a simple log:

https://go.captalog.app/log?text=Check+the+shopping+list

Save with a title:

https://go.captalog.app/log?text=Finish+the+first+draft&title=TODO

Note: If text is empty or missing, the log will not be saved.

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Deep Links (URL Scheme)

The captalog:// scheme allows you to invoke CaptaLog directly from iOS Shortcuts or other apps.

Format

captalog://log?text=Your+log+content

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
text	Yes	The log text to save
title	No	Optional title for the log
return_to	No	URL to open after saving

About return_to

For security, only the following URL schemes are allowed in return_to:

• shortcuts:// — Return to the Apple Shortcuts app

If any other scheme is specified, return_to is ignored and the app navigates to the saved log.

Example

Save a log and return to Shortcuts:

captalog://log?text=Meeting+notes&return_to=shortcuts://

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Apple Shortcuts

CaptaLog supports the Apple Shortcuts app. Add CaptaLog actions to build your own automated workflows.

Available Actions

Add Log

Saves a new log entry to CaptaLog.

Parameter	Required	Description
Message	Yes	The log text (a dialog appears if not provided)
Title	No	Optional title
Date	No	Date and time for the log (defaults to now)
Location	No	Location data

Siri Integration

You can add logs with Siri using these phrases:

• “Add note in CaptaLog”
• “Record in CaptaLog”

Workflow Example

Daily journal template

Use Shortcuts automations to prompt for a journal entry every morning.

1. Open the Shortcuts app
2. Go to “Automations” → “New Automation”
3. Choose “Time of Day” and set your preferred time
4. Add the “CaptaLog: Add Log” action
5. Set the message to a template like “Today’s goal:”