Variable Queries
This release introduces variable queries: a powerful new way to build dynamic, reusable queries that adapt to where they’re used. Instead of hardcoding values like a project or a person’s name, you can reference the current object directly. This makes your queries context-aware. 🚀
A single query can now power many objects, returning different results depending on its location. It’s a big step toward a more intelligent, low-maintenance workspace.
You’ll find variable options in the new query UI. They’re simple to use and super powerful in practice.
Because variable queries work in templates, you can set things up once and reuse them within your object types very easily.
The possibilities are endless here!
Watch our quick tip video: Variable Queries in Capacities
You can learn all about variable queries in our dedicated video, showing you several examples of how to use them.
Block References on the Same Page
Block references now work within the same page. Clicking a reference will scroll to the original block and highlight it. This brings block referencing in line with how it works across pages, and opens up more flexibility for managing and structuring content within a single object.
It makes a meaningful difference in navigating and reusing content, especially in longer notes. You can now link to earlier parts of a page without duplicating content, helping keep your notes cleaner and easier to work with. It works with any block type.
Sorting in Tag Queries
You can now also apply sorting to tag queries. You can sort results based on object properties like creation date or your own custom properties. Blocks will be sorted based on their objects’ properties.
Performance Improvements
We reworked how we compute data that is needed on object pages, on cards, and in tables. You should notice a significant improvement in the performance in these areas of the app.
Improvements and Fixes
✨ Improvements
Major performance improvements: We reword how we compute data that is needed on object pages, on cards, and in tables. You should notice a significant improvement in the performance. It would be great to hear if you notice any improvements. On top, please report any issues you have with text statistics, the object sidebar on the right, backlinks, related tags, and block references.
Better native interface on the desktop app: There should be no change in how the app works and behaves, but we reworked the native interface of the app. If you experience any issues with X-Callbacks, app menus, etc.
Better tooltips. We have reworked all our tooltips throughout the app to make them more consistent and uniform.
Updated content resources in the Academy: We updated all resources in the Capacities Academy to make it easier for new users to get started and to make the most out of Capacities.
Faster initial loading after login and for shared pages: We have improved the loading time for shared pages and for the initial loading after login by a factor of 3.
Faster sync time on startup: We have improved the time until updates are shown in the app after launching the app.
Added support for latest emojis up to version 16.0 (see reference)
🐛 Fixes
Collection and query order in space overview: The order should now be persistent again across reloads and should not reset anymore.
‘/template’ creates object of the correct type, but no longer applies the template. Ticket
Numbered list count in backlinks is now correct. Ticket
Correct number for numbered list blocks when used as block reference.
Default template gets applied when creating new objects from the calendar.
Fixed loading issue of tags content view (grid and wall), where not all tags were loaded
UI details in app settings on tablet and phone
News & content since the last update
What’s Next July 2025
It was time for another roadmap update and some changes to how we communicate. Check out the latest article to see what we’ll be working on in the coming months. 🚀
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