| name | logseq-templates |
| description | Create and use LogSeq templates with dynamic variables for reusable block structures. Use when the user wants to create templates, use dynamic date or time variables, or set up recurring journal structures in LogSeq. |
LogSeq Templates
Templates in LogSeq are reusable block structures that can include dynamic variables. They are defined as blocks with the template property and inserted via the /Template slash command.
Defining Templates
Method 1: Right-Click Menu
- Create a block with desired content (including child blocks)
- Right-click the block's bullet point
- Select "Make Template"
- Enter a template name and click Submit
Method 2: Manual Property
Add the template property directly:
- My Template Name
template:: my-template
template-including-parent:: false
- First child block
- Second child block
- Nested content
Template Properties
| Property | Values | Description |
|---|
template | String | Name of the template (used for lookup) |
template-including-parent | true / false | Whether to include the parent block when inserting |
When template-including-parent:: false (recommended for most cases), only the child blocks are inserted. When true or omitted, the parent block and all children are inserted.
Inserting Templates
- Type
/ in any block
- Select Template from the slash command menu
- Choose the desired template from the list
- Press Enter
The template content is copied into the current location with dynamic variables resolved.
Dynamic Variables
Dynamic variables use <% variable %> syntax. They resolve to actual values at the moment of insertion.
| Variable | Syntax | Resolves To |
|---|
| Today | <% today %> | [[2025-01-15]] (today's journal link, format depends on config) |
| Yesterday | <% yesterday %> | [[2025-01-14]] |
| Tomorrow | <% tomorrow %> | [[2025-01-16]] |
| Current time | <% time %> | 22:44 (HH:MM format) |
| Current page | <% current page %> | [[Current Page Name]] |
Natural Language Dates
LogSeq supports NLP date parsing in template variables:
<% last friday %> Resolves to last Friday's journal link
<% next monday %> Resolves to next Monday's journal link
<% last week %> Resolves to last week's date
<% in two days %> Resolves to the date 2 days from now
Examples
Weekly Planning
- Weekly Planning
template:: weekplan
template-including-parent:: false
- ## Week of <% today %>
- **Goals**
- TODO Goal 1
- TODO Goal 2
- TODO Goal 3
- **Schedule**
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- **Review** (due <% next friday %>)
- What went well?
- What to improve?
- Key learnings
Meeting Notes
- Meeting Notes Template
template:: meeting
template-including-parent:: false
- ## Meeting: <% current page %> — <% today %> <% time %>
- **Attendees**
-
- **Agenda**
-
- **Discussion**
-
- **Action Items**
- TODO
- **Next Meeting**
-
Daily Journal
- Daily Journal
template:: daily
template-including-parent:: false
- ## <% today %>
- **Morning Review**
- How am I feeling?
- Top 3 priorities:
- TODO Priority 1
- TODO Priority 2
- TODO Priority 3
- **Work Log**
-
- **Evening Reflection**
- What did I accomplish?
- What did I learn?
- Grateful for:
Project Kickoff
- Project Template
template:: project-kickoff
template-including-parent:: false
- tags:: [[project]], [[active]]
status:: planning
start-date:: <% today %>
- ## Objectives
-
- ## Key Results
- TODO KR1
- TODO KR2
- TODO KR3
- ## Timeline
- Start: <% today %>
- Milestone 1:
- Milestone 2:
- Target completion:
- ## Resources
-
- ## Notes
-
Quick Capture
- Quick Capture
template:: capture
template-including-parent:: false
- **Captured** <% today %> <% time %>
source::
tags::
-
Finding All Templates
Use a simple query to list all templates in your graph:
{{query (property template)}}
Tips and Limitations
- Changes don't propagate — Editing a template source does NOT update previously inserted instances
- Use
template-including-parent:: false for most templates — avoids inserting the template definition block itself
- Page properties caveat — Templates with
template-including-parent:: false may not properly set page-level properties when inserted as the first block
- Dynamic variables only resolve on insert — They become static text after insertion
- Organize templates on a dedicated page — Create a
[[Templates]] page to keep all templates discoverable
- Nest templates — Templates can contain page references and block embeds for modular composition
References
