URL Scheme

Deep link directly to memos, views, and search filters

Time Memos supports a custom URL scheme that lets you create deep links to specific memos, saved views, and search filters. Use these links in notes, reminders, other apps, or automation workflows to jump directly to what you need.

URL Scheme Format

Time Memos uses the timememo:// URL scheme. All links follow this pattern: 

timememo://<type>/<uuid>

Available Deep Links

Link to a Memo

timememo://memo/{uuid}

Opens Time Memos and navigates directly to a specific memo. The memo opens in its detail/edit view where you can see all its information and make changes.

Example: timememo://memo/A1B2C3D4-E5F6-7890-ABCD-EF1234567890

Link to a Saved View

timememo://view/{uuid}

Opens Time Memos with a specific saved view applied. The memo list will be filtered according to that view's configuration.

Example: timememo://view/F1E2D3C4-B5A6-7890-1234-567890ABCDEF

Search Memos

timememo://search?{parameters}

Opens Time Memos with a search filter applied. You can filter by emoji, text, and location status. All parameters are optional—use any combination.

Parameters

emoji Comma-separated list of emojis to filter by
text Text to search for in memo labels
location hasLocation, noLocation, or all
Examples: timememo://search?emoji=💼,🏢&text=meeting timememo://search?text=coffee timememo://search?location=hasLocation

Getting Links

You don't need to manually construct these URLs. Time Memos makes it easy to copy links:

Copy Link to a Memo

From the Memo List

Long-press a memo to open the context menu and select Copy Link.

From the Edit Screen

Tap the link icon in the toolbar to copy the memo's deep link.

Screenshot: Context menu showing Copy Link option

Copy Link to a Saved View

Swipe Gesture

In the filter popover, swipe right on a saved view to reveal the Copy Link action.

Context Menu

Long-press a saved view and select Copy Link from the menu.

Use Cases

📝

Notes Integration

Paste memo links into Apple Notes or other note-taking apps to reference specific timestamps.

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Reminders

Add links to reminders so you can jump to relevant memos when reviewing tasks.

🤖

Automations

Use links in Shortcuts to open specific views as part of automated workflows.

📧

Email & Messages

Share links with others who have Time Memos installed (with synced data).

🔖

Bookmarks

Save frequently-used views as Safari bookmarks on your home screen.

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Quick Reports

Create links to views like "This Week's Work" for fast access to common reports.

Technical Details

UUID Format

The UUID in each link is a standard UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) that identifies the specific memo or saved view. It looks like this: 

A1B2C3D4-E5F6-7890-ABCD-EF1234567890

These IDs are automatically generated when you create memos and saved views. Use the Copy Link features to get the correct URL - don't try to construct them manually.

Error Handling

If you open a link to a memo or view that doesn't exist (for example, if it was deleted), Time Memos will:

  • Open the app normally
  • Show an alert explaining that the item wasn't found
  • Return you to the main memo list

iCloud Sync Considerations

Because Time Memos syncs via iCloud, links work across all your devices. However, if you share a link with someone else, they would need:

  • Time Memos installed on their device
  • Access to the same iCloud data (typically the same Apple ID)
Note: Links to memos and views are most useful for your own personal workflows rather than sharing with others, since the underlying data is tied to your iCloud account.

Shortcuts Integration

For automation, you can also use the dedicated Shortcuts actions instead of URL schemes:

  • Open Saved View: Opens a specific saved view (no URL needed)
  • List Time Memos Using Saved View: Lists memos without opening the app

See the Apple Shortcuts guide for more details on automation options.

Ready to try it?

Time Memos will be available on the App Store soon.

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