MyTask — A Simple CLI Task Manager

MyTask is a straightforward command-line tool written in Python for managing multiple task lists. It uses local JSON files to store tasks, so there's no need for a database or external dependencies.

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Features

• Manage multiple task lists
• Add, delete, rename tasks
• Mark tasks as complete/incomplete
• Rename or delete task lists
• View current or all lists
• Minimal, portable, and dependency-free

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Getting Started

Requirements

• Python 3.6+

Project Structure

project_root/
├── tasklists/           # Contains all task list files (.json)
├── LICENSE              # License information
├── README.md            # This file
├── last                 # Tracks the active task list
├── mytask.sh            # Shell script that runs mytask.py
└── mytask.py            # The main CLI script

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Usage

Run the script from your terminal:

python mytask.py [OPTIONS]

Or use the mytask.sh script:

mytask.sh [OPTIONS]

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Options

Option	Description
--license	Show license information
--version	Show current version
--doc	Display the README.md content
--newlist NAME	Create a new task list
--setlist NAME	Set the current/working task list
--lists	Show all available task lists
--show	Show tasks in the current task list
--add NAME	Add a new task to the current list
--delete ID	Delete a task by ID
--rename ID	Rename a task (will prompt for new name)
--renamelist NAME	Rename a task list (will prompt for new name)
--done ID	Mark a task as completed
--undo ID	Mark a task as not completed
--deletelist NAME	Delete a task list

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Examples

Create a new task list and set it as active:

python mytask.py --newlist chores
python mytask.py --setlist chores

Add tasks:

python mytask.py --add "Do the laundry"
python mytask.py --add "Take out the trash"

Mark task as done:

python mytask.py --done 1

View current list:

python mytask.py --show

Delete a task:

python mytask.py --delete 2

Rename a task:

python mytask.py --rename 1
# Prompts for new task name

Show all lists:

python mytask.py --lists

Delete a list:

python mytask.py --deletelist chores

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License

To view the license included with this project:

python mytask.py --license

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Version

python mytask.py --version

Current version: 0.0.1

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Known Issues / To-Do

• --rename currently relies on input() and does not support piping or automation.
• Improve input validation and error handling.
• Consider support for timestamps, tags, or priority fields.

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Contributions

Pull requests and suggestions are welcome. Fork it, modify it, and make it your own.