Templates

Templates allow you to insert pre-written snippets, structured frontmatter, or complete document layouts into notes. They form the foundation for consistent note organization, meeting logs, project briefs, and daily journals.

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Configuring the Template Folder

By default, Basalt looks for templates inside the Templates/ directory at your vault root. You can adjust this in Settings → Templates → Template Folder.

Any standard Markdown note created inside this folder becomes available as an insertable template.

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Dynamic Variables

Templates support dynamic substitution tokens that are automatically resolved when inserted into a document:

Variable	Output Example	Description
{{title}}	Sprint Retrospective	Title or filename of the active note
{{date}}	2026-10-03	Current date in YYYY-MM-DD format
{{date:format}}	Oct 03, 2026	Date formatted using Moment-style tokens
{{time}}	14:35	Current local time (HH:mm)

Example Template: Meeting Note

Create a note at Templates/Meeting.md:

---
date: {{date}}
attendees: []
tags:
  - meeting
---

# {{title}} — {{date:MMMM Do, YYYY}}

## Agenda
- [ ] 

## Notes


## Action Items
- [ ] ➕ {{date}}

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Inserting Templates

1. Insert into Current Note

• Place your cursor where you want the content inserted.
• Press Ctrl+P / Cmd+P and run Templates: Insert template.
• Select your template from the fuzzy picker modal. The resolved Markdown is inserted at your cursor.

2. Daily Notes Automation

In Settings → Daily Notes, set Template file to your preferred daily template (e.g. Templates/Daily Note.md). Whenever a new daily note is generated, it will be pre-populated with that template.