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TaskNotes is a task and note management plugin for Obsidian. It includes features for task management, inline task integration, time management, and calendar integration.

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Task Management

TaskNotes provides a system for managing tasks. You can create, edit, and organize tasks with a variety of properties, including:

  • Status and Priority: Configurable status and priority levels.
  • Scheduling: Due dates and scheduled dates.
  • Organization: Contexts and tags.
  • Planning: Time estimates and recurring patterns.
  • Tracking: Automatic creation and modification dates.
  • Reminders: Custom notifications for tasks using relative or absolute timing.

For more detailed information, see the Task Management documentation.

Filtering and Views

TaskNotes provides comprehensive filtering capabilities through a hierarchical query builder. The FilterBar is available in multiple views and supports:

  • Quick Search: Instant text-based filtering
  • Query Builder: Complex hierarchical filter conditions with AND/OR logic
  • Saved Views: Named filter configurations for quick access
  • Sorting and Grouping: Multiple options for organizing task display

For more detailed information, see the Filtering and Views documentation.

Inline Task Integration

TaskNotes integrates with the Obsidian editor, which allows you to manage your tasks from within your notes. Key features include:

  • Task Link Overlays: Interactive widgets that display task information and allow for quick edits.
  • Instant Task Conversion: A feature to convert checkbox tasks into TaskNotes.
  • Project Subtasks Widget: A collapsible widget that displays tasks linked to the current project note.
  • Natural Language Processing: A feature to create tasks from conversational language, with automatic parsing of dates, priorities, and other details.

For more detailed information, see the Inline Task Integration documentation.

Time Management

TaskNotes includes time management tools, such as:

  • Time Tracking: A time tracker to record the time you spend on each task.
  • Pomodoro Timer: A Pomodoro timer to work in focused intervals.
  • Productivity Analytics: Statistics and visualizations to show your work habits.

For more detailed information, see the Time Management documentation.

Calendar Integration

TaskNotes includes calendar integration features, such as:

  • ICS Calendar Subscriptions: A feature to subscribe to external calendar feeds from Google Calendar, Outlook, and other services.
  • Advanced Calendar View: A calendar with multiple view modes (month, week, day, year, and configurable custom days), drag-and-drop scheduling, and time-blocking capabilities.
  • Time-blocking: A feature to create focused work periods and link them to your tasks.

For more detailed information, see the Calendar Integration documentation.

Workflows

TaskNotes can be configured to support various workflows and use cases. Common workflows include:

  • Habit Tracking: Using recurring tasks with completion tracking via the calendar interface
  • Project Management: Organizing tasks with project links and filtering
  • Time Management: Combining time tracking, Pomodoro sessions, and scheduling

For detailed workflow examples, see the Workflows documentation.

View Types

TaskNotes provides multiple view types for different perspectives on your tasks:

Settings

Configure TaskNotes to match your workflow: