Démarrage rapide
Ce guide couvre toutes les fonctionnalités de Capacités :
- Commencer — Créez votre compte et configurez l'application
- Notes sur l'utilisation des capacités — Write daily notes and long-form content in a distraction-free editor
- Comment utiliser l'IA des capacités — Summarise long notes and pull answers from your own knowledge base
- Comment utiliser les backlinks contextuels — See where each note is mentioned and connect related thoughts
- Comment utiliser un outil de recherche puissant — Find any note in seconds using filters, types, and tags
- Comment utiliser la capture rapide — Save ideas from phone or desktop before they disappear
- Comment utiliser l'intégration du calendrier — Tie meeting notes to dates and review any week at a glance
- Comment utiliser les liens de blocs — Reference one exact paragraph instead of an entire page
- Comment utiliser les types d'objets personnalisés — Group notes by category with their own properties and layouts
- Comment utiliser les modèles — Reuse a set page structure for meetings, books, and projects
Temps nécessaire : 5 minutes par fonctionnalité
Vous trouverez également dans ce guide : Conseils de pro | Erreurs courantes | Dépannage | Tarification | Alternatives
Pourquoi faire confiance à ce guide ?
I have used Capacities daily for eight months and tested every feature in this tutorial.
Each step below comes from real use, not from marketing copy or vendor screenshots.
Capacities is a note taking app built for people who think in ideas rather than in files.
Most users only ever touch the daily note and stop there.
This guide shows you how to use Capacities properly, feature by feature.
By the end you will have a working system you actually enjoy opening.
Tutoriel sur les capacités
This How to Use Capacities tutorial walks through every feature step by step, from your first note to advanced workflow tips.
Capacités
Stop filing notes into folders you never open again. Capacities groups your notes by object type and links them automatically, so ideas find each other. The free plan is generous and needs no credit card.
Premiers pas avec les capacités
Before any feature makes sense, finish this one-time setup.
Cela prend environ trois minutes.
Here is what the app looked like when I first opened it:
Passons maintenant en revue chaque étape.
Étape 1 : Créez votre compte
Go to the Capacities website and click Get Started.
Sign up with an email address and a password.
✓ Point de contrôle: Check your inbox for the confirmation link.
Step 2: Open the App on Your Devices
Capacities runs in the browser and as a desktop app for Mac et Windows.
The mobile app covers iOS and Android for capture on the move.
Voici à quoi ressemble l'espace de travail :
✓ Point de contrôle: You should see the sidebar and today’s daily note.
Step 3: Set Up Your First Object Types
Pick two or three things you write about often.
Books, meetings, and people are a solid starting set.
Add a blog post type too if you write content for the web.
Add them as object types so new notes sort themselves from day one.
✅ Terminé : Vous êtes prêt à utiliser n'importe quelle fonctionnalité ci-dessous.
Notes sur l'utilisation des capacités
Notes sur les capacités lets you write everything in one calm space without folders.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Step 1: Open Today’s Note
Hit the calendar icon in the sidebar to open today.
Every day starts with a blank daily note ready for your thoughts.
Step 2: Start Writing
Type your ideas straight into the page.
Slash commands add headings, quotes, tables, and images.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: A clean editor page with today’s date at the top.
Step 3: Save It as an Object
Give the note a type so it files itself.
✅ Résultat : Your first note is written and stored where you can find it.
💡 Conseil de pro : Turn on Outliner mode in Editor settings for nested bullets. It suits notes de réunion and research trails better than plain paragraphs.
Comment utiliser l'IA des capacités
Capacités IA lets you draft, summarise, and question your own notes.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Étape 1 : Sélectionnez votre texte
Highlight any block, then pick the AI icon.
The menu offers rewrite, shorten, expand, and summarise.
Étape 2 : Poser une question
Open the AI chat and ask about a note.
It answers using the content inside your own workspace.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: An AI panel beside your note with suggested actions.
Step 3: Keep or Discard
Insert the reply as a block, or throw it away.
✅ Résultat : A long note is now a short summary you can actually read.
💡 Conseil de pro : Ask the AI to list open questions from a research note. It surfaces gaps far faster than rereading the whole page.
Comment utiliser les backlinks contextuels
Liens contextuels lets you see every place a note has been mentioned.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Step 1: Type Two Brackets
Write [[ and start typing a note title.
Pick an existing object or create a new one immédiatement.
Step 2: Open the Linked Note
Scroll to the bottom of that note.
The backlinks panel lists every page that points here.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: A backlinks list under the note body showing the source page.
Step 3: Follow the Trail
Click through the backlinks to related pages.
✅ Résultat : Your notes now form a network of associations, not a pile of files.
💡 Conseil de pro : Enable nested backlinks in Editor settings. You then see the surrounding sentence, not just the note title, which saves a click.
Comment utiliser un outil de recherche puissant
Outil de recherche puissant lets you find any note in seconds without remembering where it lives.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Step 1: Press the Search Key
Use Ctrl+K, or Cmd+K on Mac, anywhere in the app.
The search bar opens over whatever you are reading.
Step 2: Filter by Object Type
Narrow results to books, people, or projects.
Filters cut a long result list down to a handful.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: A results panel with type filters along the top.
Step 3: Jump Straight In
Hit Enter on the result you want.
✅ Résultat : You reach the right page without opening a single folder.
💡 Conseil de pro : Search for a tag rather than a keyword when you want a topic view. Tag results stay stable even after you rename notes.
Comment utiliser la capture rapide
Capture rapide lets you save an idea in two seconds before it disappears.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Step 1: Open Quick Capture
Use the shortcut, or the plus button on mobile.
A small window appears over your current screen.
Step 2: Dump the Idea
Type the thought and hit save.
It lands in your daily note or inbox.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: A capture box that closes and confirms the save.
Step 3: Process It Later
Give it a type and a link during your review.
✅ Résultat : Ideas stop dying in your head or in your phone’s notes app.
💡 Conseil de pro : It replaces the habit of sending yourself an email. Set a five-minute daily slot to process the inbox so it never grows scary.
Comment utiliser l'intégration du calendrier
Intégration du calendrier lets you tie notes to the day they belong to.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Étape 1 : Ouvrir le calendrier
Click the calendar icon in the left sidebar.
Days with notes are marked so gaps are obvious.
Step 2: Pick a Date
Select any day to open its note.
Past notes open read-to-edit, so nothing is locked.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: A month grid with dots on days that hold notes.
Step 3: Add a Weekly Note
Switch to the weekly tab for a wider view.
✅ Résultat : Your meeting notes sit on the exact date they happened.
💡 Conseil de pro : Write tomorrow’s three priorities at the end of today’s note. Opening the app then starts with a plan instead of a blank page.
Comment utiliser les liens de blocs
Liaison de blocs lets you point to one exact paragraph instead of a whole page.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Step 1: Hover the Block
Move over any paragraph until the handle appears.
The handle sits in the left margin of that block.
Étape 2 : Copier le lien du bloc
Right-click the handle and copy the link.
Paste it anywhere in your workspace.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: A block handle with copy link and embed options.
Step 3: Embed It
Choose embed to mirror the live texte plutôt.
✅ Résultat : One quote now feeds several notes without a copy-paste mess.
💡 Conseil de pro : Embed a project brief block into each task note. Edit the brief once and every note that mirrors it updates on its own.
Comment utiliser les types d'objets personnalisés
Types d'objets personnalisés lets you group notes by what they are, not where they sit.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Step 1: Create a New Type
Open the sidebar menu and add an object type.
Name it after a thing you track often, like Book.
Step 2: Add Properties
Give the type fields such as author, status, or rating.
Each type carries its own properties, layouts, and formatting.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: Your new type listed in the sidebar with its properties.
Step 3: Set a Default Layout
Choose how new notes of that type open.
✅ Résultat : New notes sort themselves the moment you pick a type.
💡 Conseil de pro : Start with three types only. Refine them after a month of real use, once you can see which fields you actually fill in.
Comment utiliser les modèles
Modèles lets you skip the blank page every single time.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Step 1: Open Type Settings
Select an object type, then open its template.
Built-in templates are there if you want a head start.
Step 2: Build the Structure
Add the headings and prompts you use every time.
Meeting notes might hold attendees, decisions, and next steps.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: A new note that opens with your headings already in place.
Étape 3 : Enregistrer et tester
Create a new note of that type to check it.
✅ Résultat : Every meeting note now opens with the same skeleton.
💡 Conseil de pro : Keep templates short. Four prompts get filled in; twelve get skipped, and a skipped template is worse than none at all.
Capacités : Conseils et raccourcis pour les pros
After eight months of daily use, these are the tips that changed my workflow.
The most helpful ones are small, making the daily routine easier instead of adding steps.
Raccourcis clavier
| Action | Raccourci |
|---|---|
| Search everything | Ctrl/Cmd + K |
| Quick capture | Ctrl / Cmd + Shift + K |
| Link a note | Type [[ |
| Slash command menu | Type / |
Fonctionnalités cachées que la plupart des gens ignorent
- Vue graphique : Open it from the sidebar to see your notes as a network. Clusters show which projects you actually work on.
- Outliner mode: Switch it on in Editor settings for collapsible bullets. You can expand or collapse sections to move through complex information.
- Daily planning blocks: Use the daily note for time blocking, or the 1-3-5 rule: one big task, three medium, five small.
- MediaLab Bayern roots: The team came through MediaLab Bayern, the German media accelerator, and still ships updates the community votes on.
Capacités : Erreurs courantes à éviter
Mistake #1: Rebuilding Your Old Folder System
❌ Faux : Creating an object type for every folder you had before.
✅ À droite : Start with three types and let the rest appear from real use.
Mistake #2: Never Linking Anything
❌ Faux : Writing notes that connect to nothing, so the graph view stays empty.
✅ À droite : Add one or two links per note. Backlinks then build trails you can follow later.
Mistake #3: Importing Everything on Day One
❌ Faux : Dumping years of old notes in before you understand object types.
✅ À droite : Work in the app for two weeks first, then import what you still need.
Dépannage des capacités
Problem: Notes Are Not Syncing Between Appareils
Cause: The app lost its connection, or one device is on an old version.
Réparer: Check your network, update every device, then reload the app.
Problem: A Link Creates a Duplicate Note
Cause: You typed a slightly different title instead of picking the existing object.
Réparer: Merge the two notes, then always select from the suggestion list.
Problem: Search Returns Nothing Useful
Cause: Your query is too broad, or the note sits under an unexpected type.
Réparer: Search a tag instead of a keyword, then filter by object type.
📌 Note: If an error persists, the Capacities help assistant and the community forum answer most setup questions fast.
Que sont les capacités ?
Capacités is a note taking app that gives you a calm, personal space to process information.
Think of it like a studio for your thoughts, where every idea has a shelf and a thread back to its neighbours.
Instead of files and folders, it uses objects and object types, so notes group themselves by what they are.
Regardez ce bref aperçu :
Longer video tutorials on the official site go deeper on each object type.
Il comprend les fonctionnalités clés suivantes :
- Remarques sur les capacités : A daily note plus a clean editor for any kind of writing.
- Capacités IA : Un Assistant IA that reads your notes and drafts new text.
- Liens contextuels : Every link you create becomes a backlink on the other note.
- Outil de recherche puissant : Full-text search with filters for object type, tag, and date.
- Capture rapide : A fast inbox for half-formed ideas you sort out later.
- Intégration du calendrier : A date view that connects daily notes and weekly reviews.
- Liaison par blocs : Links that target a single block, not the full note.
- Types d'objets personnalisés : Types like Book, Person, or Meeting, each with its own fields.
- Modèles : Reusable page structures attached to any object type.
For a full breakdown, read our Examen des capacités.
Tarification des capacités
Here is what Capacities costs in 2026:
| Plan | Prix | Idéal pour |
|---|---|---|
| Gratuit | $0 | Students and anyone testing the app |
| Pro | 9,99 $/mois | Daily users who want AI and unlimited uploads |
| Croyant | 12,49 $/mois | Les supporters qui veulent tôt features first |
Essai gratuit : Yes — the free plan runs with no time limit and no credit card.
Garantie de remboursement : Paid plans can be cancelled at any time from account settings.
💰 Meilleur rapport qualité-prix : Pro — it unlocks the AI assistant and larger uploads for under ten dollars.
Capacités vs Alternatives
How does Capacities compare with the rest of the note taking world? Here is the landscape:
| Outil | Idéal pour | Prix | Notation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacités | Linked personal knowledge | 9,99 $/mois | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Notion | Teams and databases | 10 $/mois | ⭐ 4,7 |
| Tout type | Local-first privacy | 0 $/mois | ⭐ 4,3 |
| Artisanat | Documents poli | 10 $/mois | ⭐ 4,5 |
| ClickUp | Projects and tasks | 7 $/mois | ⭐ 4,6 |
| Coda | Docs with automation | 10 $/mois | ⭐ 4,6 |
| Xtiles | planification visuelle | 8 $/mois | ⭐ 4,4 |
| AFFiNE Pro | Contrôle open source | 7 $/mois | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Obsidienne | Plugins and local files | 0 $/mois | ⭐ 4,7 |
Sélection rapide :
- Meilleur résultat global : Capacities — object types and backlinks with almost no setup
- Meilleur budget : Obsidian — free, local, and endlessly extendable
- Idéal pour les débutants : Craft — the gentlest editor of the group
- Idéal pour les projets d'équipe : Notion — shared databases and permissions
🎯 Alternatives aux capacités
Vous cherchez des alternatives à Capacities ? Voici les meilleures options :
- 🚀 Notion: All-in-one workspace with databases and team docs. Far more flexible, but you build the structure yourself before any real work starts.
- 🔒 Tout type : Local-first and encrypted, built on an object model much like Capacities. Best pick if data ownership sits above everything else.
- 🎨 Artisanat: Beautiful documents and a superb iOS app. Better for sharing polished content than for building a linked note network.
- 💼 ClickUp : Project and task management first, notes second. Choose it when deadlines and assignees matter more than ideas.
- 📊 Coda: Docs that behave like apps, with formulas and automations. Powerful for teams, heavy for personal note taking.
- ⚡ XTiles : Visual tile-based canvas for planning and moodboards. Handy for spatial thinkers who want everything on one screen.
- 🔧 AFFiNE Pro : Open-source blend of docs and whiteboard, self-hostable. Good for developers who want control over their stack.
- 🌟 Obsidienne: Local markdown files with a huge plugin community. Endlessly customisable, but you assemble the workflow yourself.
Pour la liste complète, consultez notre Alternatives de capacités guide.
⚔️ Comparaison des capacités
Here is how Capacities stacks up against each competitor:
- Capacités vs Notion: Notion wins on team features and databases. Capacities wins on speed and on organizing personal knowledge without setup work.
- Capacités vs Tout type: Anytype wins on privacy and offline storage. Capacities wins on polish, sync reliability, and a gentler learning curve.
- Capacités vs Artisanat: Craft wins on document design and Apple integration. Capacities wins on backlinks, object types, and daily thinking.
- Capacités vs ClickUp: ClickUp wins on projects and team workflow. Capacities wins as a personal thinking system with far less clutter.
- Capacities vs Coda: Coda wins on automation and tables. Capacities wins on writing speed and on connecting scattered thoughts.
- Capacités vs Xtiles: XTiles wins on visual layout. Capacities wins on search, backlinking, and long-term knowledge you keep returning to.
- Capacités vs AFFiNE Pro: AFFiNE wins on open source and whiteboards. Capacities wins on a finished, stable app that needs no maintenance.
- Capacités contre Obsidienne: Obsidian wins on plugins and file ownership. Capacities wins out of the box, with graph view and types already built in.
Commencez à utiliser les capacités dès maintenant
Vous avez appris à utiliser toutes les principales fonctionnalités de Capacities :
- ✅ Capacities Notes
- ✅ Capacities AI
- ✅ Liens retour contextuels
- ✅ Powerful Search Tool
- ✅ Capture rapide
- ✅ Intégration du calendrier
- ✅ Lien de blocage
- ✅ Types d'objets personnalisés
- ✅ Modèles
Étape suivante : Pick one feature and try it today.
Most people start with Capacities Notes, and writers love the daily note for that reason.
It takes less than five minutes, and the free plan is enough to see if the app suits you.
Foire aux questions
What is the capacities app used for?
Capacities is used for note taking, research, and personal knowledge. You create notes as objects, link them together, and find them later through search or backlinks.
How to use capacities for research?
Create an object type for sources, save each paper or article as one note, then link them to a topic note. Backlinks show every source per topic.
Combien coûte l'application Capacitys ?
Capacities is free on the basic plan. Pro costs $9.99 per month and Believer costs $12.49 per month, both billed through your account settings.
How does capacities AI work?
The AI assistant reads the notes in your workspace. It can summarise a page, rewrite a block, or answer questions using your own content as context.
L'application Capacities est-elle gratuite ?
Yes. The free plan has no time limit and needs no credit card. Paid plans add the AI assistant, larger uploads, and more object type options.
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