What It Does
Reads Markdown text from your clipboard, intelligently converts it to rich text formatting, and creates a beautifully formatted Apple Note.Quick Install
Markdown to Rich Text Note
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How It Works
- Reads Markdown text from your clipboard
- Intelligently converts Markdown syntax to rich text formatting
- Preserves headings, lists, bold, italic, and other formatting
- Creates a new note in Apple Notes
- Maintains the visual hierarchy of your content
Requirements
- Apps Required: Apple Notes, Cleft
- Platform: iOS, macOS
- Cleft Version: v1.10.0 or later
- Input: Markdown text in clipboard
Use Cases
Meeting Notes
Paste formatted meeting notes with bullets and emphasis directly into Apple Notes. Time saved: 5 minutes per meeting (manual formatting)Project Plans
Convert Markdown project outlines with headings and task lists. Time saved: 10 minutes per plan (reformatting)Article Summaries
Save summarized articles with proper formatting and hierarchy. Time saved: 8 minutes per article (manual recreation)Tips for Best Results
- Copy valid Markdown to your clipboard first
- Use standard Markdown syntax (# for headings, - for lists, bold, italic)
- The shortcut handles multi-level lists and nested formatting
- Result appears immediately in Apple Notes
Perfect For
- 📚 Students saving formatted notes
- 📝 Writers archiving structured content
- 💼 Professionals organizing project plans
- 🔬 Researchers creating formatted references
- 📖 Readers collecting articles with structure
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Support
- Clipboard empty? Copy Markdown text before running shortcut
- Formatting not working? Check that Markdown syntax is valid
- Note not saving? Verify Apple Notes permissions are enabled