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Description:
Feature-rich console based todo list manager

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @taskwarrior | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: taskwarrior productivity gtd cli todo

Install: brew install task

About:
Task is a command-line task management tool that focuses on simplicity and speed. It allows users to manage their tasks locally using plain text files, offering powerful features like dependencies, annotations, and custom reports. Its primary value is providing a flexible and scriptable system for GTD (Getting Things Done) workflows without the overhead of a GUI.

Key Features:

Local plain-text storage backend
Rich query language for filtering and reporting
Support for task dependencies and project hierarchies
Extensive customization via configuration file

Use Cases:

Managing personal to-do lists via the terminal
Tracking work tickets and project dependencies
Automating task workflows via shell scripts

Alternatives:

todo.txt – Simpler format with fewer built-in features; relies on external scripts for advanced logic.
Timewarrior – Companion tool specifically for time tracking, often used alongside Task.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 8:57am		0	VERSION_BUMP	42895e0e