Note Templates

Sundown lets you keep exported note formats readable and predictable. The default template is short on purpose.

Default template

• {datetime_local_heading}
• text: {transcription}

Template guidelines

• Keep the template Markdown-based.
• Use the example preview in Settings before saving changes.
• Keep {transcription} in the template so capture text remains visible.

Placeholder Reference

Use these placeholders to build your template:

• {datetime_local_heading}: a timestamp formatted as a header, such as ## 14:32.
• {transcription}: the raw text of your capture.
• {source_device}: the device used, such as iphone or watch.
• {tags}: future auto-detected tags when available.

Starter Recipes

Minimalist

{datetime_local_heading}
text: {transcription}

Context heavy

{datetime_local_heading}
Device: {source_device}
---
{transcription}

Logbook

- [{datetime_local}] ({source_device}): {transcription}

Tips for success

• Use Reset to default if the template output stops looking right.
• Keep the template short if you mainly want clean Markdown exports.

Why this matters

Readable Markdown keeps exported notes useful outside Sundown.