uTasker

Micro task manager: command line, cross-platform, local storage.

Installation

Dependencies:

• Python v3.9 onwards
• The fantastic Textual

One time setup of .venv:

# Windows Powershell
$ .\setup.ps1

# Unix-like
$ ./setup.sh

Usage

Activate .venv:

# Windows Powershell
$ .\activate.ps1

# Unix-like
$ source activate

Then execute apps/utasker.py --help for more instructions.

Micro Manual

Manages a table of tasks in a sqlite file that can be located anywhere you wish.

Mental Model

• Press Update for any change to take place
• Super-simple Agile, retaining only the concept of Points and sort of Sprint (Workbench)
• Once completed, a Task cannot be revived, only cloned
• Use database with external tools for analysis (Points to time, etc)

Workflow

• Backlog screen
  • Add new tasks
  • Select UPCOMING to add to Workbench screen
• Workbench screen
  • Track the progress of tasks
    • Time spent can be in whichever unit you want: hours, work-days, etc
  • Move back to Backlog if expectations change (i.e. Points)
  • Send to Archive by DONE or CANCELLED
• Archive screen
  • See list of completed tasks

Usage Notes

• Click task table columns for simple sort
• Run without file to play around with the application; don't forget changes are not saved!
• TIP: place database file in a Dropbox directory for secure sharing and backup
• Copy/Paste carefully, see Textual FAQ for more details