Taskwarrior

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Overview

Taskwarrior is a command-line task list management utility that allows users to add, remove, and manipulate tasks with attributes like due dates, priorities, tags, and projects. It functions as a simple TODO list tool or a sophisticated query system for organized workflows. Designed for command-line users, it emphasizes speed, flexibility, and minimal interface interference.

Key Features

Task Addition/Modification - Add tasks with text, due dates, priorities, tags, and project assignments using commands.
Task Listing and Filtering - Display tasks with customizable reports and filters based on status, urgency, or custom criteria.
Recurring Tasks - Set tasks to recur automatically after completion with adjustable intervals.
Priorities and Urgency - Assign priorities (H/M/L) and calculate urgency scores for task sorting.
Tags and Projects - Organize tasks using one-word tags and project groups for categorization.
Custom Reports - Generate tailored views of tasks with color-coded output and sorting options.
Hooks and Extensions - Support for scripting hooks to extend functionality with external tools.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Community Edition	Free	Full feature set including all commands, reports, and extensions.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL); Cygwin is no longer supported. Requires a standard C++ compiler for building from source. No native graphical interface; operates entirely in terminal environments.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Tasksh (interactive shell)
Timewarrior (time tracking)
Taskserver (synchronization)
Vit (Vim-based interface)
Hooks system for scripts
JSON export/import
Custom report scripting
Discord and Reddit communities

Alternatives

App	Difference
Todo.txt	Simpler plain-text file format without built-in database or advanced querying.
TickTick	Graphical app with mobile support and natural language input, less CLI-focused.
Org-mode (Emacs)	Editor-integrated with outlining features, requires Emacs environment.
Vikunja	Web-based self-hosted app with Kanban boards and team collaboration.

Reputation

Taskwarrior is regarded as a powerful tool among command-line enthusiasts for its extensibility and efficiency in managing complex task lists. Users praise its active development with regular releases and strong community support via forums and Discord. Criticisms include a steep learning curve due to extensive command options and lack of native mobile or GUI support.

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