This plug-in can be very helpful if you’re repeatedly creating the same types of projects. In a nutshell, you can use Templates for OmniFocus to create a project based on projects that have been added to a “Templates” folder. These template projects can contain placeholders, defer dates, and due dates. You can even specify specific actions or action groups as “optional.”
When you invoke the plug-in, you’ll be presented with a list of templates. You’ll then be prompted to specify the location of the new project. Depending on the template, you may also be asked for placeholder values, dates, and optional actions. Within seconds, you’ll have a customized project and be ready for action.
On a side note, this plug-in was inspired by Populate Template Placeholders by Curt Clifton, one of the popular AppleScripts we’ve included in our OmniFocus AppleScript Directory. While AppleScripts can only be used on the Mac, plug-ins can be used on the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro.
Please note that you’ll need to Install the Synced Preferences Plug-In to use this and some of Kaitlin Salzke’s other plug-ins.
Watch our in-depth video to learn how to install, configure and use Templates for OmniFocus.