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taskbook organizes tasks, boards, and notes from a command-line workspace, according to its project description.
About taskbook
taskbook is an open-source command-line tool for managing tasks, notes, and boards from a terminal. Users create, check off, prioritize, star, move, and search items with short commands, and the board view groups items by board. A timeline view orders items by creation date.
Items are stored in a JSON file, with writes made atomically to reduce corruption. The source states that data is never shared with anyone or anything. Deleted items are archived and can be restored. The default storage location is ~/.taskbook/storage, and it can be changed with the taskbookDirectory setting or overridden at runtime. Installation is available through npm, Yarn, or Snap. When installed as a Snap, storage and configuration files are saved under $SNAP_USER_DATA instead of the home directory.
Key features
- Organize tasks and notes into multiple boards from the terminal
- Board view and timeline view of items by creation date
- Priority settings and favorite (star) marking for items
- Search and filter items, including archived items
- Archive deleted items and restore them later
- Data written atomically to a local JSON storage file
Best for: Command-line users who want a lightweight, keyboard-driven way to track tasks, boards, and notes on Linux or macOS.
Good for
- Simple, minimal command syntax with a short learning curve
- Deleted items are archived and can be restored
- Storage location can be customized through configuration or at runtime
Watch out for
- Snap installations save storage and configuration under $SNAP_USER_DATA rather than the home directory
- Operated entirely from the command line
taskbook at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux & Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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taskbook FAQ
Where is taskbook data stored?
By default, data is stored in a JSON file at ~/.taskbook/storage. The taskbookDirectory setting or the --taskbook-dir option can define a custom location.
How can I install taskbook?
The project lists installation through Yarn (yarn global add taskbook), npm (npm install --global taskbook), and Snapcraft (snap install taskbook).
Can deleted items be recovered?
Yes. Deleted items are automatically archived and can be inspected or restored using the archive and restore options.
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