taskterm

taskterm is a terminal-based manager app that allows you to manage your tasks directly from the command line. it provides a simple, efficient, and engaging way to add, complete, delete and view tasks without leaving your terminal. with a clean and intuitive interface, taskterm is perfect for developers, system administrators, or anyone who prefers working in the terminal.

features

• add tasks: quickly add new tasks with a simple input field.
• complete tasks: mark tasks as completed or incomplete with a single keypress.
• delete tasks: remove tasks you no longer need.
• edit tasks: modify existing task descriptions.
• priority levels: assign high, medium, or low priority to tasks.
• due dates: set and manage due dates for your tasks.
• tags: categorize tasks with customizable tags.
• filter tasks: filter tasks by status: all | completed | uncompleted.
• sort tasks: sort by priority, due date, or creation date.
• search: search through tasks to find what you need.
• persistent storage: tasks are saved to a json file in your home directory, so they persist between sessions.
• cross-platform: works on windows, macos, and linux.

installation

you can install taskterm directly from npm:

# install globally from npm
npm install -g taskterm
# or just run it without install it
npx taskterm

usage

after installation, run taskterm by typing the following command in your terminal:

taskterm

commands

• add a task: press a to focus the input field, type your task description, and press enter.
• edit a task: select a task and press e to edit its description.
• complete a task: use the arrow keys to select a task and press c to toggle its completion status.
• delete a task: select a task and press d to remove it.
• set priority: select a task and press p to cycle through priority levels (high/medium/low).
• set due date: select a task and press u to add or edit a due date.
• add tags: select a task and press t to add tags for categorization.
• toggle filters: press f to cycle between filter modes (all/completed/uncompleted).
• change sort order: press s to cycle through sort options (default/priority/duedate/created).
• search tasks: press / to search through your tasks.
• view tasks: the task list is displayed in the main window. completed tasks are marked with [✓], and incomplete tasks with [ ].
• help: press h to show/hide a help popup with detailed command instructions.
• quit: press q, esc, or ctrl+c to exit the application.

requirements

node.js: version 14 or higher