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[![Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/version-9.0.0-blue.svg)](https://github.com/Quorafind/Obsidian-Task-Genius)
[![Discord](https://img.shields.io/discord/1382008288706695229?color=7289da&label=Discord&logo=discord&logoColor=white)](https://discord.gg/ARR2rHHX6b)
Transform your Obsidian vault into a powerful task management system with advanced features, beautiful visualizations, and seamless workflow integration.
[📖 Documentation](https://taskgenius.md/docs/getting-started) • [🚀 Installation](https://taskgenius.md/docs/installation) • [💬 Community](https://discord.gg/ARR2rHHX6b)
[Documentation](https://taskgenius.md) • [Installation](#installation) • [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/ARR2rHHX6b)
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## 🌟 Overview
## Overview
Task Genius is a comprehensive task management plugin that transforms Obsidian into a powerful productivity hub. Whether you're managing personal projects, tracking habits, or coordinating complex workflows, Task Genius provides the tools you need while preserving Obsidian's philosophy of plain-text, future-proof note-taking.
### 📸 Screenshots
| Forecast View | Inbox Management |
|:-------------:|:----------------:|
| ![Task Genius Forecast](./media/Forecast.png) | ![Task Genius Inbox](./media/Table.png) |
Task Genius transforms Obsidian into a powerful task management system with advanced features, beautiful visualizations, and seamless workflow integration - all while preserving Obsidian's philosophy of plain-text, future-proof note-taking.
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## Core Features
## Core Features
### 🎯 **Task Management & Visualization**
| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| **Task Management** | Visual progress bars, status cycling, bulk operations, and smart task hierarchies |
| **Date & Priority** | Calendar integration, recurring tasks, multiple date types, and visual priority indicators |
| **View Modes** | Inbox, Forecast, Projects, Tags, Calendar, Gantt charts, Kanban boards |
| **Workflows** | Multi-stage workflows with automatic timestamping, templates, and process tracking |
| **Habit Tracking** | Daily habits, streak tracking, visual calendar, and progress analytics |
| **Quick Capture** | Alt+C hotkey, global commands, templates, and automated task creation |
| **Filtering & Search** | Advanced in-editor filtering, vault-wide search, saved queries, and custom perspectives |
| **Gamification** | Achievement rewards, custom milestones, and motivational feedback |
#### **Smart Progress Tracking**
- **Visual Progress Bars**: Automatic progress visualization for parent tasks based on sub-task completion
- **Multiple Display Modes**: Choose between graphical bars, text-based indicators, or custom formats
- **Heading Integration**: Progress bars work seamlessly with Markdown headings and list items
- **Real-time Updates**: Progress updates automatically as you complete sub-tasks
#### **Advanced Task Statuses**
- **Extended Status System**: Beyond basic todo/done - includes In Progress `[/]`, Planned `[?]`, Abandoned `[-]`, and more
- **Status Cycling**: Click through task statuses or use keyboard shortcuts for rapid updates
- **Custom Status Definitions**: Define your own task states with custom icons and behaviors
- **Bulk Status Operations**: Update multiple tasks simultaneously
### 📅 **Date & Priority Management**
#### **Intelligent Date Handling**
- **Calendar Picker Integration**: Visual date selection with `📅 2023-12-25` format
- **Multiple Date Types**: Due dates, start dates, scheduled dates, and completion tracking
- **Recurrence Support**: Automatic recurring task generation with flexible patterns
- **Daily Note Integration**: Seamlessly work with your daily notes workflow
#### **Priority System**
- **Visual Priority Indicators**: 🔺 Highest, ⏫ High, 🔼 Medium, 🔽 Low, ⏬ Lowest
- **Alternative Formats**: Support for `[#A]`, `[#B]`, `[#C]` priority notation
- **Context Menu Access**: Right-click to quickly assign priorities
- **Smart Sorting**: Automatic task ordering based on priority levels
### 🔍 **Advanced Filtering & Search**
#### **In-Editor Task Filtering**
- **Dynamic Filtering**: Filter tasks within notes based on status, content, tags, and relationships
- **Relationship Awareness**: Filter by parent/child/sibling task relationships
- **Filter Presets**: Save and reuse common filter combinations
- **Toggle Panel**: Non-intrusive filtering interface that preserves your editing flow
#### **Global Task Search**
- **Vault-wide Discovery**: Find tasks across your entire vault instantly
- **Complex Queries**: Combine multiple criteria for precise task discovery
- **Saved Searches**: Store frequently used search patterns
- **Real-time Results**: Search results update as you type
### 🏗️ **Workflow Management**
#### **Multi-Stage Workflows**
- **Custom Workflow Definition**: Create workflows like Todo → Doing → Review → Done
- **Automatic Timestamping**: Track time spent in each workflow stage
- **Duration Analytics**: Understand your workflow bottlenecks and efficiency
- **Next-Task Creation**: Automatically generate follow-up tasks
#### **Specialized Workflows**
- **Patent Process Management**: Built-in templates for patent workflows
- **Project Management**: Standard project lifecycle templates
- **Custom Templates**: Design workflows specific to your needs
### 📊 **Unified Task Views**
#### **Multiple View Modes**
- **Inbox**: Capture and process new tasks efficiently
- **Forecast**: Timeline view of upcoming tasks and deadlines
- **Projects**: Organize tasks by project with progress tracking
- **Tags**: Group and manage tasks by tag categories
- **Review**: Systematic review of task status and progress
- **Calendar**: Visual calendar interface for date-based task management
- **Gantt Charts**: Project timeline visualization with dependencies
#### **Customizable Perspectives**
- **OmniFocus-Style Views**: Create custom perspectives with advanced filtering
- **Saved Configurations**: Store multiple view configurations for different contexts
- **Flexible Layouts**: Adjust columns, grouping, and sorting to match your workflow
### ⚡ **Quick Capture & Automation**
#### **Rapid Task Entry**
- **Quick Capture Panel**: Press `Alt+C` for instant task creation
- **Global Commands**: Create tasks from anywhere in Obsidian
- **Template Support**: Use templates for consistent task formatting
- **Metadata Integration**: Automatically add dates, priorities, and tags
#### **Task Automation**
- **Completed Task Archiving**: Automatically move completed tasks to designated files
- **Smart Task Moving**: Bulk operations for task organization
- **Auto-completion**: Parent tasks complete when all sub-tasks are done
- **Status Propagation**: Intelligent status updates through task hierarchies
### 🎮 **Gamification & Habits**
#### **Reward System**
- **Achievement Rewards**: Earn rewards for completing tasks and reaching milestones
- **Customizable Rewards**: Define your own reward types and conditions
- **Inventory Management**: Track reward availability and usage
- **Motivational Feedback**: Visual celebrations for task completion
#### **Habit Tracking**
- **Daily Habit Monitoring**: Track habits through daily note metadata
- **Streak Tracking**: Monitor consecutive completion days
- **Visual Calendar**: See habit completion patterns at a glance
- **Multiple Habit Types**: Support for daily, weekly, and custom frequency habits
- **Progress Analytics**: Understand your habit formation patterns
### 🛠️ **Advanced Configuration**
#### **Extensive Customization**
- **Appearance Settings**: Customize colors, icons, and visual elements
- **Behavior Configuration**: Adjust plugin behavior to match your workflow
- **Keyboard Shortcuts**: Comprehensive hotkey support for all major functions
- **Integration Options**: Configure compatibility with other Obsidian plugins
#### **Data Management**
- **Tasks Plugin Compatibility**: Full compatibility with the popular Tasks plugin
- **Import/Export**: Migrate configurations and data between vaults
- **Backup & Restore**: Protect your task management setup
- **Performance Optimization**: Efficient indexing for large vaults
For detailed feature documentation, visit [taskgenius.md](https://taskgenius.md).
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## 🚀 Getting Started
## Installation
### Installation
### Community Plugin (Recommended)
1. Open Obsidian Settings
2. Navigate to Community Plugins
3. Search for "Task Genius"
4. Click Install, then Enable
1. **Community Plugin**: Install directly from Obsidian's Community Plugins
2. **Manual Installation**: Download from [releases](https://github.com/Quorafind/Obsidian-Task-Genius/releases)
3. **Beta Testing**: Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/ARR2rHHX6b) for early access to new features
For detailed installation instructions, visit our [Installation Guide](https://taskgenius.md/docs/installation).
### Quick Setup
1. **Enable the Plugin**: Activate Task Genius in your plugin settings
2. **Open Task View**: Use the ribbon icon or command palette (`Task Genius: Open Task Genius view`)
3. **Configure Your Workflow**: Customize settings to match your task management style
4. **Start Creating Tasks**: Begin with simple `- [ ]` tasks and explore advanced features
### First Steps
- **Create Your First Task**: Try `- [ ] Learn Task Genius features 📅 2024-01-15 🔺`
- **Explore Views**: Switch between Inbox, Forecast, and Projects views
- **Set Up Quick Capture**: Configure `Alt+C` for rapid task entry
- **Join the Community**: Connect with other users on [Discord](https://discord.gg/ARR2rHHX6b)
### Manual Installation
1. Download the latest release from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/Quorafind/Obsidian-Task-Genius/releases)
2. Extract files to `.obsidian/plugins/Obsidian-Task-Genius/`
3. Enable the plugin in Obsidian settings
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## 📚 Documentation & Support
## Quick Start
1. **Enable Plugin**: Activate Task Genius in your plugin settings
2. **Open Task View**: Click the ribbon icon or use Command Palette
3. **Create First Task**: Type `- [ ] My first task` in any note
4. **Explore Views**: Switch between different view modes to find your preferred workflow
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## Community & Support
### Discord Community
Join our active community for help, tips, and feature discussions:
**[Task Genius Discord](https://discord.gg/ARR2rHHX6b)**
### Resources
- **📖 [Complete Documentation](https://taskgenius.md/docs/getting-started)**: Comprehensive guides and tutorials
### Community & Support
- **💬 [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/ARR2rHHX6b)**: Get help, share tips, and connect with other users
- **🐛 [Issue Tracker](https://github.com/Quorafind/Obsidian-Task-Genius/issues)**: Report bugs and request features
- **💡 [Feature Requests](https://github.com/Quorafind/Obsidian-Task-Genius/discussions)**: Suggest new features and improvements
- [Complete Documentation](https://taskgenius.md)
- [Issue Tracker](https://github.com/Quorafind/Obsidian-Task-Genius/issues)
- [Feature Requests](https://github.com/Quorafind/Obsidian-Task-Genius/discussions)
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## 💝 Support the Project
## Support the Project
Task Genius is developed with passion and dedication. If you find it valuable for your productivity workflow, consider supporting its continued development:
Task Genius is developed with passion and dedication. If you find it valuable, consider supporting its continued development:
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Your support helps:
- 🚀 **Accelerate Development**: More time for new features and improvements
- 🐛 **Faster Bug Fixes**: Quicker response to issues and problems
- 📚 **Better Documentation**: Comprehensive guides and tutorials
- 🎯 **Feature Requests**: Priority development of community-requested features
Your support enables faster development, better documentation, and priority feature implementation.