Capture Modes

Mode	Use when the capture is mainly...	Likely outputs	Test question
Operational	explaining how something is done	SOP, Runbook, Checklist	Am I explaining how to do something?
Strategic	clarifying direction, priorities, options, or risks	Memo, Decision Note, Risk Brief	Am I trying to choose or frame a direction?
Reflective	processing a loop, reaction, block, or charged event	Loop Map, Protocol, Closure Memo	Am I trying to understand myself or a recurring pattern?
Creative	preserving idea energy for expression	Idea Card, Outline	Is this trying to become content or concept material?
Re-entry	helping future-you resume with low reload cost	Next Pointer, Closure Memo	Is the main purpose to help me restart later?
Review	consolidating what happened across a session or period	Digest, Closure Memo	Am I summarizing a completed block?

Notes

Use the mode that best matches the intended output, not the most abstract description of the moment.

When a capture is ambiguous, route by the artifact you want to produce.