Support more formatting options in task notes
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Daniel Wentsch
I'm testing Ellie for the first time and I really like it thus far.
There's one thing that I'm missing for my workflow, so maybe it's worth to consider:
I use the notes fields a lot to add context to most tasks.
Sometimes this means adding x-callback links to open other apps, e.g. a note in Bear:
bear://x-callback-url/open-note?id=C38D6170-DC61-4405-86F9-59E26E1644A0
While http(s) links are recognized and linked, these links only show up as text.
One way to solve this would be to support markdown links in the notes field, e.g.
[Project Spec](bear://x-callback-url/open-note?id=C38D6170-DC61-4405-86F9-59E26E1644A0)
Of cours, recognizing all any protocol in addition to https:// and automatically creating links would also work.
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Elina
Yes to markdown! I’ve also seen one app that had the option for additional views within the task to manage URLs, files (same as attachments), and docs (a longer ”note” with formatting features). This way, the note section doesn’t get cluttered with long text and if you need context for multiple things - you can quickly access a list of external links and files. For more detailed info, a longer doc can be used with markdown and formatting features inside the task.
I’m sure there’s other ways, but just a thought. These options overall would replace the need for a note taking or even Notion type app in 75% of my day to day.
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Scott Henning
Markdown!
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Bec
I’m really happy to see this is “planned”. I hope it will also support Shortcuts URLs (shortcuts://run-shortcut format)
Chris
planned
For transparency, will 100% be adding this but just need to figure out how to make this work well on both desktop and iOS
Hopefully soon because I'm need this too 😅
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Skyler
Chris - Did you explore the ProseMirror library?
Chris
Skyler I did but at the time I remember iOS support wasn't strong
Most hopeful right now is something like Lexical which seems to have pretty good iOS support (https://github.com/facebook/lexical-ios)
I'll be making sure that the output is something that can be ported over to another library just in case (so probably pure markdown)
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Skyler
Chris - Ah good call. Pretty sure their iOS support is still lackluster. Definitely agree that having something based in pure markdown would be best. Linting before an import is a drag. 💀
I can ping the folks at Linear to see if they used a single framework across web/desktop/iOS now that they have mobile in test flight.
Chris
Skyler: pleeeeease do 🙏 would love to know what they are using (was just thinking this with their new projects release)
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Skyler
Chris - Just pinged them. Will let you know what I find out.
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Skyler
Chris - They're using ProseMirror at Linear. Including for the iOS app via a webview.
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Mona
Yes please! Markdown support would be amazing.
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Skyler
Chris - Using something like Prosemirror might be useful to get an MVP implemented.
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Skyler
Chris - Popping in here 9 months later to say I still look forward to this! 🏴☠️
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Bec
I would love this. I was just about to add a similar feature request - in my case I'd like to be able to use the Things 3 URL scheme to open specific lists