Drafts
Capture the words first. Decide where they belong with actions, tags, and workspaces.
Version 54.0.5 · Requires macOS 12.4
Makers
Greg Pierce founded Agile Tortoise in 2006. His work on Drafts and x-callback-url centers on helping text and actions move between apps.
Why consider it
Capture without filing first
Start a draft from a shortcut or the menu bar. A text inbox keeps capture separate from deciding which project or app should receive it.
Give your text a next step
Actions can transform text or send it to another service. Use existing actions, then upgrade to Pro to build and edit your own.
Switch writing contexts
Pro workspaces pair filtered drafts with the actions you need. Tags and search keep a single text collection usable across several projects.
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What People Say
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Worth Reading
Drafts for Mac: it’s action time
Rosemary shows how workspaces and actions support her writing. Read as workflow history, not current compatibility guidance.
MacStories · interviewA conversation with Greg Pierce
The developer discusses his independent company and how apps can work together.
Drafts · official guideWhat Drafts Pro adds
Check the free capture tools against paid customization, workspaces and action editing.
Checked · Sources
Prices use the stated currency and storefront. The check date is separate from the app’s release date.