A lightweight Android utility for generating Zettelkasten-style timestamps (yyyyMMddHHmmss) and copying them directly to your clipboard. Designed for efficiency and seamless integration into any mobile workflow.
TimestampGenerator is a focused Android application that helps you generate 14-digit Zettelkasten IDs (ZIDs) on the fly. Whether you are renaming files, creating new notes in a mobile Markdown editor, or tracking tasks, this tool ensures you have a unique timestamp ready in your clipboard with a single tap or long-press.
- Quick Settings Tile: Add a dedicated button to your notification shade for instant timestamp generation.
- Context Menu Integration: Access the generator from the "Process Text" menu while selecting text in any app.
- English Localization: Fully localized for a professional international experience.
- Minimal Footprint: Lightweight application with zero background drain and no unnecessary permissions.
- Clipboard Focused: Automatically copies the result to your clipboard and notifies you with a brief toast message.
The project is built using Gradle and can be compiled using Android Studio.
- Clone the repository.
- Open the project in Android Studio (Ladybug or newer).
- Build the project using the included Gradle wrapper:
./gradlew assembleRelease
- Install the generated APK on your Android device.
- Pull down your notification shade twice to see the full QS panel.
- Tap the Edit (pencil) icon.
- Find "Copy Timestamp" and drag it into your active tiles.
- Tap the tile at any time to copy a fresh timestamp to your clipboard.
- Select any text in any app (e.g., your browser or a note-taking app).
- Tap the three-dot menu (or "More") in the text selection popup.
- Select "Copy Timestamp".
- The timestamp is generated and copied to your clipboard.
This project is part of the Kardenwort environment, designed to create a focused and efficient learning and knowledge management ecosystem.
MIT License. See LICENSE file for details.