Voice Capture

Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Setup takes 2 minutes.

Option A: Install our ready-made Shortcut

Tap the button below to install the Shortcut. It will ask you to paste your API Key during setup.

Once installed, say: “Hey Siri, capture task” and dictate your task.

Option B: Create it manually

1. 1

   Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone or Mac.

2. 2

   Tap + to create a new shortcut. Name it “Capture Task”.

3. 3

   Add action “Ask for Input”. Set the question to “What task?” and type to “Text”.

4. 4

   Add action “Get Contents of URL”. Configure:

   URL: https://gtdeasy.com/api/public/tasks/capture
   Method: POST
   Headers:
     Content-Type: application/json
     Authorization: Bearer ak_YOUR_API_KEY_HERE
   Request Body: JSON
     Key: title  →  Value: the “Provided Input” variable (Step 3)

5. 5

   Add action “Show Notification”. Set title to “Task Captured” and body to the “Provided Input” variable.

6. 6

   Done. Say “Hey Siri, capture task” to test.

Pro tip: you can also add the shortcut to your home screen or use it from the share sheet.

Works on Android phones with Google Assistant.

1. 1

   Open the Google app, tap your profile picture, then “Settings” > “Google Assistant” > “Routines”.

2. 2

   Tap + to create a new routine.

3. 3

   Under “When”, add a voice command: “Capture task”.

4. 4

   Under “Then”, use the “HTTP Request” action if available on your device. Some Android versions may require the Tasker or MacroDroid app for HTTP requests.

Alternative with Tasker (recommended)

1. 1

   Install Tasker from the Play Store.

2. 2

   Create a new Task. Add action “Net” > “HTTP Request”.

3. 3

   Configure:

   Method: POST
   URL: https://gtdeasy.com/api/public/tasks/capture
   Headers:
     Content-Type: application/json
     Authorization: Bearer ak_YOUR_API_KEY_HERE
   Body: {"title": "%input"}

4. 4

   Link the Task to a Google Assistant routine or a Tasker shortcut on your home screen.

5. 5

   Say “Hey Google, capture task” to test.