taskwarrior

task [command] [parameters]

add
    Adds a new task.

list
    Lists all pending tasks.

done
    Marks a task as completed.

modify
    Modifies an existing task.

delete
    Deletes a task.

info
    Displays detailed information about a task.

help
    Displays help information.

next
    Shows the next task to work on.

Taskwarrior is a sophisticated and flexible command-line task manager for Linux and other platforms. It allows users to create, organize, prioritize, and track tasks efficiently. Unlike graphical task managers, Taskwarrior focuses on speed and precision through its text-based interface. It supports a rich set of commands for adding tasks with priorities, due dates, tags, and descriptions. Users can filter tasks based on various criteria, generating custom reports and views. Taskwarrior offers features like dependency tracking, recurring tasks, and integration with external scripts. It's ideal for users who prefer a keyboard-centric workflow and require fine-grained control over their task management process.

Taskwarrior aims to be highly configurable, allowing users to tailor its behavior through settings and extensions. It supports multiple simultaneous projects and contexts, enabling seamless switching between different areas of work. Taskwarrior uses a plain text database which makes easy to sync to another device via cloud sync services (such as Dropbox).

Ultimately, Taskwarrior empowers users to manage their tasks effectively and improve their productivity.

Requires some learning curve due to its command-line nature. Configuration files can be complex.

Taskwarrior is highly configurable via a `~/.taskrc` file. This file allows users to customize various aspects of Taskwarrior, such as date formats, color schemes, and default settings.

Taskwarrior supports powerful filtering capabilities using expressions that target task attributes, tags, and other properties. This enables users to create customized views of their tasks.

Taskwarrior support hooks. Taskwarrior allows users to trigger external scripts to be run when specific actions take place, such as adding a new task. This feature provides extensibility and allows integrating it with other tools and workflows.

Taskwarrior was developed by Paul Beckingham and has evolved since. It is still actively maintained and improved by a community of developers. The intention was to have a fast, flexible and powerful task manager without dependencies on GUI and desktop environments.

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