Description

Converts time text into clickable timers

Additional Information

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Maintainers: adempster
Version:1.0.2
Minimum app version:3.7
Downloads: This version:1
Last updated:2026-09-15T06:35:27Z

Joplin Inline Timers Plugin

This plugin allows you to easily add timers directly into your Joplin notes. When viewing your notes, the timers become clickable links that automatically start a timer in a dedicated sidebar panel.

How to Use

The plugin supports two types of timers:

1. Unnamed Timers

Simply type out a duration in your note. The plugin automatically detects time formats and converts them into clickable timers. Syntax: <number> <unit> (e.g., 5 mins, 10 seconds, 1 hr) Example: "Bake the cake for 45 mins."

Supported time units include:

  • seconds, sec, secs
  • minutes, min, mins
  • hours, hr, hrs

2. Named Timers

You can give your timers a specific name by using a Markdown-like link syntax. The name will be displayed in the timer panel so you know exactly what the timer is for. Syntax: [Timer Name](timer: <duration>) Example: [Boil eggs](timer: 5 mins)

When you click on any timer in your note, the timer sidebar will automatically open and the countdown will begin.