> ## Documentation Index
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# QuickTracker

> Minimalist single-metric tracking for fast, focused logging

## Overview

QuickTracker is the simplest Helper type—designed for logging a single value as quickly as possible. No forms, no fields, just tap and log.

<Info>
  QuickTracker is ideal for high-frequency logging where speed matters most.
</Info>

## When to Use QuickTracker

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Counter Tracking" icon="plus">
    Glasses of water, cups of coffee, cigarettes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Simple Amounts" icon="dollar-sign">
    Quick expense logging, tips received
  </Card>

  <Card title="Occurrence Logging" icon="check">
    Sneezes, headaches, mood check-ins
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Notes" icon="note-sticky">
    Thoughts, ideas, reminders
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How It Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Helper">
    Tap the QuickTracker Helper.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter value">
    Type or speak your value—no extra fields.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Logged instantly">
    Entry is saved with timestamp automatically.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Configuration

When creating a QuickTracker, you define:

| Setting           | Description                              |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Value Type**    | Number, text, or increment (+1 each tap) |
| **Unit**          | Optional unit label (cups, \$, km, etc.) |
| **Default Value** | Pre-filled value for faster logging      |
| **Quick Actions** | Preset buttons for common values         |

## Examples

### Water Intake

* **Value Type**: Increment
* **Unit**: glasses
* **Usage**: Tap once per glass of water

### Quick Expenses

* **Value Type**: Number
* **Unit**: \$
* **Quick Actions**: $5, $10, $20, $50

### Mood Check

* **Value Type**: Number (1-10)
* **Quick Actions**: 😢 (3), 😐 (5), 😊 (7), 😄 (9)

## Instant Log Compatible

QuickTracker entries are perfect for [Instant Logs](/features/instant-logs):

* Simple value + unit patterns match instantly
* "5 glasses" → logged at 0 credits
* No AI needed for straightforward inputs

## Visualization

Despite its simplicity, QuickTracker includes:

* Daily/weekly/monthly totals
* Trend charts over time
* Streak tracking (for increment types)
* Average calculations

## vs. Other Templates

| Template          | Best For                         |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------- |
| **QuickTracker**  | Single value, maximum speed      |
| **Tracker**       | Multiple fields, structured data |
| **SliderTracker** | Range values with visual input   |
| **Counter**       | Just increment/decrement         |

## Tips

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Use Quick Actions">
    Set up preset buttons for your most common values to log with a single tap.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Add to Home Screen">
    Pin QuickTrackers to your home screen for instant access.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Combine with Widget">
    Create a public widget for shared tracking (e.g., team coffee count).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Tracker" icon="chart-line" href="/templates/tracker">
    Multi-field structured tracking
  </Card>

  <Card title="SliderTracker" icon="sliders" href="/templates/slider-tracker">
    Visual slider-based input
  </Card>

  <Card title="Instant Logs" icon="bolt" href="/features/instant-logs">
    Zero-credit pattern matching
  </Card>
</CardGroup>