# Getting Started

> Get started with QuickAdd: install it, pick between Template, Capture, Macro, and Multi choices, and build your first workflow

QuickAdd adds one fast command for repeatable Obsidian workflows. Use it to
create notes from templates, capture text into existing notes, run scripts, or
organize several choices behind one menu.

## Install QuickAdd

Install QuickAdd from Obsidian's Community Plugins browser, then enable it.

If you cannot use the plugin browser, follow the
[manual installation guide](/docs/ManualInstallation/).

## Choose the right choice type

| If you want to... | Use this | Start here |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Create a new note from a reusable file | Template choice | [Template Choices](/docs/Choices/TemplateChoice/) |
| Append text to a journal, log, task list, or existing file | Capture choice | [Capture Choices](/docs/Choices/CaptureChoice/) |
| Run one or more Obsidian commands, scripts, or choices | Macro choice | [Macro Choices](/docs/Choices/MacroChoice/) |
| Group choices into a nested menu | Multi choice | [Multi Choices](/docs/Choices/MultiChoice/) |
| Share configured workflows across vaults | Package | [Share QuickAdd Packages](/docs/Choices/Packages/) |

Most workflows start with either a Template choice or a Capture choice. Add a
Macro choice when you need scripting, multiple steps, or data from another
plugin or API.

## First workflow

1. Create a Template choice or Capture choice in QuickAdd settings.
2. Add a name you will recognize in the command palette.
3. Configure the target file, folder, template, or capture format.
4. Run the `QuickAdd: Run` command from the command palette.
5. Assign a hotkey once the workflow behaves the way you want.

QuickAdd choices can use [format syntax](/docs/FormatSyntax/), including values like
`{{DATE}}`, `{{VALUE}}`, and `{{FIELD:status}}`. The
[suggester system](/docs/SuggesterSystem/) provides fuzzy search for files, tags,
headings, and fields.

## Common paths

### I want examples first

Use the [examples overview](/docs/Examples/) to pick a complete workflow by choice
type, difficulty, prerequisites, and outcome.

Good first examples:

- [Capture: Add Journal Entry](/docs/Examples/Capture_AddJournalEntry/)
- [Template: Add an Inbox Item](/docs/Examples/Template_AddAnInboxItem/)
- [Macro: Book Finder](/docs/Examples/Macro_BookFinder/)
- [Capture: Canvas Capture](/docs/Examples/Capture_CanvasCapture/)

### I want to automate with scripts

Start with the [scripting overview](/docs/Advanced/ScriptingGuide/), then move to
[User Scripts](/docs/UserScripts/) and the [QuickAdd API reference](/docs/QuickAddAPI/)
when you need exact method details.

### I want to call QuickAdd from outside Obsidian

Use [Obsidian URI](/docs/Advanced/ObsidianUri/) for URI-triggered workflows, or the
[QuickAdd CLI](/docs/Advanced/CLI/) for shell scripts and external automation.