
        <p>Rose and David share some of their favorite automation tips for use in personal knowledge management.</p>
 <h4>This episode of Automators is sponsored by:</h4> <ul>
<li><a href="$URL">Data Citizens Dialogues</a>: Unpacking the importance of data and its impact on the world. Listen now.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Links and Show Notes:</h4> <p>Rose and David share some of their favorite automation tips for use in personal knowledge management.</p>
 <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/automators/feedback'>Submit Feedback</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_knowledge_management" target="_blank">Personal knowledge management - Wikipedia</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://thesweetsetup.com/pkm-intro-for-creatives/" target="_blank">PKM Primer: An Introduction to Personal Knowledge Management for Creatives – The Sweet Setup</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://practicalpkm.com/lifehq" target="_blank">LifeHQ — Practical PKM</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://roamresearch.com/" target="_blank">Roam Research – A note taking tool for networked thought.</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://obsidian.md/" target="_blank">Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://thesweetsetup.com/saving-highlights-in-apple-notes-a-new-pkm-app-and-more/" target="_blank">Saving Highlights in Apple Notes, a New PKM App, and More – The Sweet Setup</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.notion.so/" target="_blank">Notion</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://noteplan.co/?ref=localhost" target="_blank">NotePlan - Tasks, Notes, and Calendar</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://setapp.com/apps/noteplan" target="_blank">NotePlan on Setapp | Digital note-taking done right</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://brettterpstra.com/projects/nvalt/" target="_blank">nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://nvultra.com/" target="_blank">nvUltra - Searchable, portable, MultiMarkdown notes</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://getdrafts.com/" target="_blank">Drafts | Where Text Starts</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.devontechnologies.com/apps/devonthink" target="_blank">DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink, professional document and information management for the Mac and iOS</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://docs.getdrafts.com/" target="_blank">Drafts User Guide</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://docs.getdrafts.com/docs/drafts/cross-linking" target="_blank">Linking Drafts | Drafts User Guide</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://actions.getdrafts.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=noteplan" target="_blank">NotePlan Actions & Action Groups | Drafts Directory</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://actions.getdrafts.com/a/1qB" target="_blank">Send to Obsidian | Drafts Action</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://help.obsidian.md/Editing+and+formatting/Attachments" target="_blank">Attachments - Obsidian Help</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://help.obsidian.md/Linking+notes+and+files/Embed+files" target="_blank">Embed files - Obsidian Help</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://help.obsidian.md/Obsidian+Sync/Sync+settings+and+selective+syncing#Selective+syncing" target="_blank">Sync settings and selective syncing - Obsidian Help</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://help.obsidian.md/Extending+Obsidian/Obsidian+URI#Create+note" target="_blank">Obsidian URI - Obsidian Help</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://actions.work/actions-for-obsidian/" target="_blank">Actions For Obsidian</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://github.com/Vinzent03/obsidian-advanced-uri" target="_blank">Vinzent03/obsidian-advanced-uri: Advanced modes for Obsidian URI</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://blacksmithgu.github.io/obsidian-dataview/" target="_blank">Dataview for Obsidian</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://help.obsidian.md/Editing+and+formatting/Advanced+formatting+syntax#Diagram" target="_blank">Advanced formatting syntax - Obsidian Help</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.packal.org/workflow/search-apple-notes" target="_blank">Search Apple Notes | Packal</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://forums.getdrafts.com/t/using-apple-notes-with-drafts/899" target="_blank">Using Apple Notes with Drafts - Integration Guides - Drafts Community</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/url-linker-for-safari/id1289119450?mt=12" target="_blank">URL Linker for Safari on the Mac App Store</a></h5>
      

Rose and David share some of their favorite automation tips for use in personal knowledge management.

167: Personal Knowledge Management


        <p>In this episode, David and Rosemary are joined by Tim Stringer to look at his automations and discuss the core principles of automating.</p>
 <h4>This episode of Automators is sponsored by:</h4> <ul>
<li><a href="https://www.notion.com/automators">Notion</a>: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today.</li>
<li><a href="https://linkedin.com/automators">LinkedIn Jobs</a>: Find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free today.</li>
</ul>
<h4 style='display: inline;'>Guest Starring:</h4> <p style='display: inline;'><a href='http://www.relay.fm/people/timstringer'>Tim Stringer</a></p>
<h4>Links and Show Notes:</h4>  <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/automators/join'>Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show</a></h5> <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/automators/feedback'>Submit Feedback</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.keyboardmaestro.com/main/" target="_blank">Keyboard Maestro 11.0.3: Work Faster with Macros for macOS</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.noodlesoft.com/" target="_blank">Hazel – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/guide/shortcuts/welcome/ios" target="_blank">Shortcuts User Guide – Apple Support</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://hookproductivity.com/" target="_blank">Hookmark – Links beat searching</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://setapp.com/apps/hookmark" target="_blank">Hookmark on Setapp | Link files, webpages, PDFs</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.notion.so/" target="_blank">Notion</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://hookproductivity.com/help/more/universal-links/" target="_blank">Universal Links – Hookmark</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://hookproductivity.com/help/general/overview/" target="_blank">Hookmark—Documentation</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://hookproductivity.com/what-mac-apps-are-compatible-with-hook-app" target="_blank">Link-friendly Mac Apps – Hookmark</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://hookproductivity.com/help/integration/url-scheme-selection-principles#hookSchemes" target="_blank">Principles That Determine the URL Scheme Returned by `Copy Link` for a Given App – Hookmark</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://loshadki.app/openin4/" target="_blank">OpenIn | Loshadki Apps</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://arc.net/" target="_blank">Arc from The Browser Company</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://resources.arc.net/hc/en-us/articles/22932014625431-Air-Traffic-Control-Automate-Your-Link-Routing" target="_blank">Air Traffic Control: Automate Your Link Routing – Arc Help Center</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://choosy.app/" target="_blank">Choosy: A smarter default browser for macOS</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://setapp.com/apps/openin" target="_blank">OpenIn on Setapp | Open files and links faster</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://folivora.ai/" target="_blank">BetterTouchTool | folivora.ai - Great Tools for your Mac!</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://docs.folivora.ai/docs/1400_conditions.html" target="_blank">Trigger Conditions & Conditional Activation Groups · BetterTouchTool</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://docs.folivora.ai/docs/6a_control_flow_actions.html" target="_blank">Control Action Sequence Flow · BetterTouchTool</a></h5><p>Using ifs, loops, and more.</p>
 <h5><a href="https://zapier.com/" target="_blank">Automate without limits | Zapier</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://ergonis.com/keycue" target="_blank">KeyCue using shortcuts made easy</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://alfred.app/" target="_blank">Alfred</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.thoughtasylum.com/alfred/alfred_conductor_for_keyboard_maestro/" target="_blank">Alfred - Conductor for Keyboard Maestro | ThoughtAsylum</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.popclip.app/" target="_blank">PopClip for Mac</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://setapp.com/apps/popclip" target="_blank">PopClip on Setapp | Use instant text actions</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.popclip.app/extensions/" target="_blank">PopClip Extensions Directory</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.popclip.app/guide/" target="_blank">PopClip - Documentation</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.popclip.app/dev/snippets" target="_blank">Snippets — PopClip Developer</a></h5><p>Writing a small block of text as a PopClip Extension</p>
 <h5><a href="https://www.popclip.app/guide/basics#activate-with-a-keyboard-shortcut" target="_blank">Activate with a keyboard shortcut — PopClip</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://kaitlinsalzke.com/omnifocus-plugins/templates-for-omnifocus/" target="_blank">OmniFocus Plugin: Templates – Kaitlin Salzke</a></h5>
      

In this episode, David and Rosemary are joined by Tim Stringer to look at his automations and discuss the core principles of automating.

166: Foundations of Automations with Tim Stringer


        <p>In this episode David and Rosemary explore Moom 4 and other window management tools for macOS.</p>
 <h4>This episode of Automators is sponsored by:</h4> <ul>
<li><a href="https://www.notion.com/automators">Notion</a>: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Links and Show Notes:</h4>  <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/automators/join'>Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show</a></h5> <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/automators/feedback'>Submit Feedback</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://manytricks.com/moom/" target="_blank">Moom · Many Tricks</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://manytricks.com/blog/?p=6385" target="_blank">Announcing Moom 4, the next-generation window manager · Tales of a Running Bird</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://manytricks.com/blog/?p=6448" target="_blank">Moom 4.1 adds ultra fast drop zone access and more · Tales of a Running Bird</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://manytricks.com/blog/?p=6456" target="_blank">Access Moom’s custom actions via pop-up menus · Tales of a Running Bird</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://manytricks.com/moom/releasenotes/" target="_blank">Moom: Release Notes · Many Tricks</a></h5> <h5><a href="http://feedbackassistant.apple.com" target="_blank">Open Feedback Assistant</a></h5><p>Open applefeedback:// to file feedback on Apple devices.</p>
 <h5><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchl9674d0b0/mac" target="_blank">Mac window tiling icons & keyboard shortcuts – Apple Support (UK)</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchlef287e5d/15.0/mac/15.0" target="_blank">Tile windows on Mac – Apple Support (UK)</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mchl118087b0/15.0/mac/15.0" target="_blank">Change window tiling settings on Mac – Apple Support (UK)</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://manytricks.com/osticket/kb/faq.php?id=130" target="_blank">How does Moom work when Stage Manager is active | Many Tricks · Support</a></h5>
      

In this episode David and Rosemary explore Moom 4 and other window management tools for macOS.

165: Moom and Window Management


        <p>Dark Noise developer Charlie Chapman joins David to explain how he implemented automation in his application and how he uses Automation himself.</p>
 <h4 style='display: inline;'>Guest Starring:</h4> <p style='display: inline;'><a href='http://www.relay.fm/people/charliechapman'>Charlie Chapman</a></p>
<h4>Links and Show Notes:</h4> <h5>Credits</h5>

<p><em>The Automators</em><br>
<a href="https://rosemaryorchard.com">Rosemary Orchard</a><br>
<a href="https://www.macsparky.com">David Sparks</a></p>

<p><em>The Editor</em><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/jmetzendorf">Jim Metzendorf</a></p>

<p><em>The Fixer</em><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/ciaokerryciao">Kerry Provanzano</a></p>
 <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/automators/join'>Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show</a></h5> <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/automators/feedback'>Submit Feedback</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://charliemchapman.com/me" target="_blank">Charlie's Website</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://darknoise.app/" target="_blank">Dark Noise</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/shortcuts/welcome/ios" target="_blank">Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support</a></h5>
      

Dark Noise developer Charlie Chapman joins David to explain how he implemented automation in his application and how he uses Automation himself.

164: Automating with Charlie Chapman


        <p>The Automators share some of their favorite tricks for creating, editing, and working with text.</p>
 <h4>This episode of Automators is sponsored by:</h4> <ul>
<li><a href="https://linkedin.com/automators">LinkedIn Jobs</a>: Find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free today.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Links and Show Notes:</h4> <h5>Credits</h5>

<p><em>The Automators</em><br>
<a href="https://rosemaryorchard.com">Rosemary Orchard</a><br>
<a href="https://www.macsparky.com">David Sparks</a></p>

<p><em>The Editor</em><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/jmetzendorf">Jim Metzendorf</a></p>

<p><em>The Fixer</em><br>
<a href="https://twitter.com/ciaokerryciao">Kerry Provanzano</a></p>
 <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/automators/join'>Get Automators Max: a longer, ad-free version of the show</a></h5> <h5><a href='https://relay.fm/automators/feedback'>Submit Feedback</a></h5> <h5><a href="http://stjude.org/relay" target="_blank">Relay for St. Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://getdrafts.com/" target="_blank">Drafts | Where Text Starts</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.openplanetsoftware.com/just-press-record/" target="_blank">Just Press Record</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://whispermemos.com/" target="_blank">Whisper Memos</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://docs.getdrafts.com/docs/extensions/maildrop" target="_blank">Mail Drop | Drafts User Guide</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://docs.getdrafts.com/docs/drafts/workspaces" target="_blank">Workspaces | Drafts User Guide</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://docs.getdrafts.com/docs/drafts/tagging" target="_blank">Flags & Tagging | Drafts User Guide</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://docs.getdrafts.com/actions/" target="_blank">Actions | Drafts User Guide</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit/" target="_blank">Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 15</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.textasticapp.com/" target="_blank">Textastic - Text, Code, and Markup Editor with Syntax Highlighting - FTP, SFTP, SSH, Dropbox, Google Drive - for iPad</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.aichatting.net/ai-writer/" target="_blank">AI Writer - Free Online AI Text Generator</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.grammarly.com/" target="_blank">Grammarly: Free AI Writing Assistance</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://textsoap.com/mac/" target="_blank">TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.mindnode.com/" target="_blank">Mind Map & Brainstorm Ideas - MindNode</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://obsidian.md/" target="_blank">Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://www.devontechnologies.com/apps/devonthink" target="_blank">DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink, professional document and information management for the Mac and iOS</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829" target="_blank">Cheatsheet: Sticky Note Widget on the App Store</a></h5> <h5><a href="http://overdesigned.net/cheatsheet/" target="_blank">Cheatsheet Notes</a></h5> <h5><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829" target="_blank">Cheatsheet: Sticky Note Widget on the App Store</a></h5>
      

The Automators share some of their favorite tricks for creating, editing, and working with text.

163: Text Automation Workflows 2024

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