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Tasks.txt

Organize tasks on macOS with a three-zone workflow in a local plain text file using todo.txt format. No account or cloud required, supports keyboard shortcuts, SCRATCHPAD for notes, Dropbox and Git compatibility, privacy-focused, and built in Swift for speed.

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  • Free
  • Proprietary

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Platforms

  • Mac
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Properties

  1.  Lightweight
  2.  Privacy focused
  3.  Minimalistic

Features

  1.  No Tracking
  2.  Ad-free
  3.  Dark Mode
  4.  Works Offline
  5.  No registration required
  6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
  7.  Todo.txt based
  8. Todo.txt icon  Todo.txt Integration
  9.  Built-in Note Taker

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What is Tasks.txt?

Tasks.txt is a task management system operating on a plain text file. The system discourages forward planning, instead promoting a focus on the immediate task at hand. This is to prevent the common issue of postponing and rescheduling tasks. Tasks.txt uses a three-zone system: DONE, NEXT, and BACKLOG.

The DONE zone shows completed tasks, the NEXT zone displays the current task, and the BACKLOG zone holds all other tasks. Users select a task, move it to NEXT, work on it, and mark it as done.

Tasks.txt prioritizes user data ownership. All tasks are stored in a plain text file on your Mac, accessible in any editor. The system is compatible with Dropbox, iCloud, Git, and Terminal. There's no proprietary database, reducing vendor lock-in risk.

Tasks.txt also features a SCRATCHPAD for notes or ideas. The software is built on Swift, eliminating the need for Electron or a web wrapper for quick access and no keystroke lag. The software is compatible with macOS 13+ and free to use. Tasks.txt is ideal for those seeking simplicity in their productivity tools.