# Org roam protocol creating nodes instead of a file?

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**Category:** How To\
**Created:** [August 28, 2022, 4:11pm UTC](https://org-roam.discourse.group/t/org-roam-protocol-creating-nodes-instead-of-a-file/2742 "2022-08-28T16:11:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![Kot-behemoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4da419/32.png) [@Kot-behemoth](https://org-roam.discourse.group/u/Kot-behemoth)\
**Post date:** [September 1, 2022, 10:45am UTC](https://org-roam.discourse.group/t/org-roam-protocol-creating-nodes-instead-of-a-file/2742/3 "2022-09-01T10:45:51Z")

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[Streamlined custom capture for tasks and notes](https://systemcrafters.net/build-a-second-brain-in-emacs/5-org-roam-hacks/#streamlined-custom-capture-for-tasks-and-notes) sounds like it might provide what you’re after. It about capturing nodes into existing org files - like Inbox, or project-specific.

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