Notation Reference
LogMark uses a lightweight notation system. Everything is optional - you can always just type and hit Enter.
Entry Types
Five types: four explicit, one implicit.
| Prefix | Short | Type | Use when... |
|---|---|---|---|
| task: | t: | Task | Actionable, trackable, completable |
| idea: | i: | Idea | Worth preserving, not actionable yet |
| block: | b: | Block | Explicitly stuck, need a breakthrough |
| decision: | d: | Decision | Choice made, stakes matter |
| (none) | Log | Just write (Log mode) |
Examples:
Short aliases (t:, i:, b:, d:) work identically to full prefixes. Use whichever is faster for you.
Routing
Project Routing
+projectname routes entries to a project folder in your vault.
The entry is saved to logmark/projects/backend/_tasks/2026.md (or the appropriate type folder). Folders are created automatically on first use.
Domain Routing
Same syntax, different purpose. Domains are for knowledge areas rather than active work.
Domains live under logmark/domains/ instead of logmark/projects/.
Two-Level Routing
Add a scope after the route for finer organization:
Routes to logmark/projects/logmark/architecture/_decisions/2026.md.
Route Auto-Discovery
Type an unknown +route and press space. LogMark offers to create it:
- Choose category: project or domain (number keys)
- Confirm or edit the name
- Route is created and your entry continues
No need to visit settings or restart.
Tags
#tag adds cross-cutting themes to entries:
Tags are preserved in the saved entry. Use them for filtering in Obsidian or with LogMark's search.
Time References
Tasks support natural language deadlines:
| Input | Parsed as |
|---|---|
| tomorrow | Next calendar day |
| friday | Next occurrence of Friday |
| next week | Monday of next week |
| in 3 days | 3 calendar days from now |
| 3pm | Today at 15:00 |
| EOD, COB | End of current business day |
| by end of day friday | Friday at end of business day |
| 2026-01-20 | Exact date |
Examples:
Autocomplete
LogMark suggests completions as you type:
| Trigger | Suggests |
|---|---|
| + | Routes from your vault |
| # | Tags from your entries |
| / | Commands and subcommands |
Arrow keys to navigate, Enter or Tab to select, Escape to dismiss.
What Notation Does NOT Do
- Notation in pasted content is ignored. Only your typed text affects routing and parsing. This prevents accidental routing from clipboard content.
- No prefix means log entry. LogMark never guesses your entry type.
- Tags and routes are preserved as-is in the saved markdown. No transformation or renaming.