Quick Start

This guide will get you from zero to productivity in about 5 minutes. We’ll connect CueCapture to your Notion workspace and have your tasks displayed in the widget.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

• CueCapture installed (Installation guide)
• A Notion account with a tasks database
• Your Notion workspace connected to the internet

Quick Setup

1. Launch CueCapture

   Open CueCapture. On first launch, you’ll see the setup wizard. If you’ve already launched it before, click the gear icon (⚙️) to open settings.

2. Create a Notion Integration

   Go to notion.so/my-integrations and create a new integration:

   • Click ”+ New integration”
   • Name it something like “CueCapture”
   • Select your workspace
   • Click “Submit”
   • Copy the “Internal Integration Secret” (starts with ntn_ or secret_)

3. Enter Your API Key

   Paste the integration secret into CueCapture’s Notion API Key field. CueCapture will verify the connection.

4. Share Your Database with the Integration

   In Notion, open your tasks database:

   • Click the ”…” menu in the top right
   • Select “Connections” (or “Add connections”)
   • Find and select your integration (e.g., “CueCapture”)
   • Click “Confirm”

5. Enter Your Database URL

   Copy the URL of your tasks database from your browser and paste it into CueCapture. The URL looks like:

   https://notion.so/workspace/abc123...

   CueCapture will extract the database ID automatically.

6. Map Your Properties

   CueCapture will read your database schema and ask you to map properties:

   • Task Name: Usually “Name” or “Title” (title property)
   • Status: Your status/checkbox property
   • Due Date: Your date property (optional)

   Tip

   If you’re using the official Notion Tasks template, CueCapture will auto-detect most properties.

7. Import Your Tasks

   Click “Import Tasks” to sync your existing tasks. This may take a moment depending on how many tasks you have.

8. Done! 🎉

   Your tasks now appear in the widget. Try clicking one to mark it complete!

Using the Widget

Now that you’re set up, here’s how to use the widget:

View Tasks

Your tasks appear in the main list. Click any task to see details or mark it complete.

Add Tasks

Click the + button or press N to create a new task. It syncs to Notion automatically.

Filter Tasks

Use the filter bar to show tasks by status, project, or due date.

Summon Widget

Press Ctrl+Shift+Space (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+Space (Mac) from anywhere to show/hide the widget.

Essential Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Space	Show/hide widget (global)
N	New task
Enter	Complete selected task
↑ / ↓	Navigate tasks
E	Edit selected task
D	Set due date
Esc	Close/cancel

Next Steps

You’re all set with the basics! Here are some things to explore:

Time Tracking

Track time on tasks with the built-in timer. Learn more →

Projects

Organize tasks into projects for better organization. Learn more →

Voice Assistant

Add tasks using your voice. Learn more →

Advanced Setup

Configure additional databases and features. Notion setup →

Troubleshooting

Tasks not appearing?

Make sure you’ve shared your database with the integration. Go to your database in Notion, click ”…” → “Connections” and verify your integration is listed.

API key not working?

Ensure you’re using the “Internal Integration Secret” from your integration page, not your Notion account credentials. The key starts with ntn_ or secret_.

For more help, see our Troubleshooting guide or FAQ.