Quick Log

The fastest way to capture your progress without breaking your flow.

Overview

Quick Log lets you add records to any project with minimal friction. Use the keyboard shortcut or dedicated page to log quickly and get back to building.

Keyboard Shortcut

Press the keyboard shortcut anywhere in the app to open the Quick Log modal:

Mac
⌘K
Windows / Linux
CtrlK

The modal appears instantly, ready for you to start typing.

Using Quick Log

The Quick Log Modal

When you open Quick Log with the keyboard shortcut, you'll see:

  1. Project selector - Choose which project to log to
  2. Title field - What you're logging (required)
  3. Content field - Additional details (optional)
  4. Recorded at - When it happened (defaults to now)
  5. Public checkbox - Control visibility

Quick Submit

After filling in the title, press:

Submit on Mac
⌘Enter
Submit on Windows / Linux
CtrlEnter

Project Selection

Quick Log remembers your most recently used project and suggests it first. Use the dropdown to switch to a different project if needed.

Quick Log Page

You can also access Quick Log as a dedicated page at /quick-log. This page has the same functionality as the modal but provides a full-page experience with more space.

After submitting, you can choose to add another record or view your projects.

Default Visibility

The "Make this record public" checkbox automatically follows your project's default record visibility setting:

  • If the project defaults to private records, the checkbox is unchecked
  • If the project defaults to public records, the checkbox is checked

You can override this for individual records by toggling the checkbox. See Visibility Settings to change your project defaults.

Title-Only Records

Quick Log is perfect for brief updates. The content field is optional, so you can log with just a title:

Examples of title-only logs:

  • "Fixed login bug"
  • "Deployed v2.1"
  • "Met with investors"
  • "Added dark mode"

Title-only records appear in a compact format on your timeline, making it easy to scan through quick updates.

Tips

  • 1.Build the habit - Use ⌘K/Ctrl+K often until it becomes second nature
  • 2.Log in real-time - Capture things as they happen, not at the end of the day
  • 3.Keep it brief - Quick logs are meant to be quick
  • 4.Use the CLI too - For terminal workflows, try bor "message"

Related

Adding Records

Learn about all the ways to add and manage records.

CLI Guide

Log from your terminal without leaving your workflow.