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The key to getting the most out of Cleft is making it easily accessible. Before exploring these use cases, make sure you’ve set up Quick access with widgets and Action Button.
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Morning Routine

Use Cleft to record:
  • Today’s priorities while making coffee
  • Ideas that came up overnight
  • Quick reminders for the day ahead
2

Work Time

Capture throughout your workday:
  • Quick meeting summaries
  • Tasks you remember between meetings
  • Ideas during your commute
  • Follow-up items
3

Personal Time

Record life’s important moments:
  • Shopping lists while checking the fridge
  • Gift ideas when they come to mind
  • Books or movies to check out
  • Recipe modifications while cooking
1

Capture Ideas

Use voice notes to record:
  • Writing concepts
  • Design inspirations
  • Project brainstorms
  • Creative solutions
2

Develop Thoughts

Add context to your ideas:
  • Take photos of inspirational scenes
  • Record voice annotations
  • Capture reference materials
3

Review and Refine

Process your captures:
  • Use custom instructions to format notes
  • Export to your preferred tools
  • Share with collaborators
1

Active Learning

Record while studying:
  • Key concepts from readings
  • Questions that arise
  • Connections between ideas
  • Summary points
2

Content Consumption

Capture insights while:
  • Reading articles
  • Watching courses
  • Attending lectures
  • Exploring new topics
3

Knowledge Processing

Organize your learning:
  • Export notes to study tools
  • Create summaries with custom instructions
  • Build your knowledge base
1

Set Up Access

Configure quick capture methods:
  • Add widgets
  • Set up Action Button
  • Place app in easy-to-reach spot
2

Start Small

Pick one use case to start with:
  • Morning ideas
  • Meeting notes
  • Reading insights
  • Personal reminders
3

Expand Usage

Gradually add more capture types:
  • Try different capture methods
  • Experiment with custom instructions
  • Connect with your favorite apps
Remember: The best capture method is the one you’ll actually use. Start with what feels most natural and expand from there.
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