Taskwarrior
Command-line task list manager with an ecosystem of hooks and extensions.
MIT-licensed command-line tasks with hooks, extensions and wide OS packaging.
Taskwarrior is a command-line task list management utility. It suits people who live in a terminal and want to script their to-dos with hooks and extensions.
What it is
The README calls it a command line task list management utility with a multitude of features, developed as a portable project with a vast ecosystem of tools, hooks and extensions. It is packaged for Linux, Unix, macOS and Windows.
Who it's for
It suits developers and sysadmins comfortable with a command line. It does not suit anyone who expects a graphical app, phone app or shared boards out of the box.
Key features
Command-line interface
Everything is done from a terminal.
Hooks and extensions
A wide ecosystem of tools builds on it.
Wide packaging
Packaged for Arch, Debian, Fedora, Homebrew and Ubuntu.
Windows support
Packages exist for Windows as well as Unix.
Online documentation
Full docs live on taskwarrior.org.
Build from source
Instructions are included for building it yourself.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- MIT licence with no fees.
- No server needed to start.
- Large ecosystem of third-party tools and hooks.
- Packaged across most Linux distributions, macOS and Windows.
Where it falls short
- It is command-line only; there is no built-in graphical interface.
- The README gives no sync details, so check the docs for multi-device use.
- No mobile apps from this project.
- Learning the command syntax takes time.
Pricing & license
Free under the MIT licence. The README shows no paid plan; there is no server cost unless you add your own sync.
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FAQ
Is Taskwarrior free?
Yes. It is MIT licensed.
Which systems does it run on?
The README says it is packaged for Linux and Unix systems, macOS and Windows.
Does it have a graphical interface?
The README describes a command line utility; graphical tools come from its ecosystem of extensions.
