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Guides for your Obsidian tasks

Practical guides to task syntax, daily notes and project planning. Learn how to use the same Markdown tasks in Obsidian and TaskForge.

  1. Release

    TaskForge 3.0: An MCP Server for Obsidian Tasks

    TaskForge 3.0 adds an MCP server and CLI so Claude, Cursor, or any AI agent can read and edit your Obsidian tasks. Also new: Windows, redesigned widgets.

  2. AI & Automation

    How to Manage Obsidian Tasks with AI (Claude, ChatGPT, MCP)

    A 2026 guide to managing Obsidian tasks with AI, from Claude and ChatGPT to Cursor or any MCP server. See the exact prompts and the lines they write.

  3. Integration & Workflows

    Obsidian Dataview for Tasks: Queries + a No-DQL Way

    Query tasks in Obsidian with Dataview (DQL TASK queries), what it can and can't do, and how TaskForge gives the same filtered views on mobile without queries.

  4. Productivity & Workflows

    Obsidian Project Management: Tasks, Bases and Kanban Setup

    Run projects in Obsidian with a project note, Tasks queries, a Bases dashboard and a kanban board. Step-by-step setup, plus phone reminders with TaskForge.

  5. Guide

    Obsidian Calendar: Tasks and Events in One View

    Add a full calendar to Obsidian with TaskForge. Day, Week, and Month views with native calendar events, time blocking, and Task Peek.

  6. Release

    TaskForge 2.6: Calendar Events and Time Blocking

    TaskForge 2.6 adds calendar event integration, time blocking, Task Peek, NLP improvements, and 5 calendar widgets. See what is new.

  7. Productivity & Workflows

    Time Blocking in Obsidian: The Complete Guide

    Learn time blocking in Obsidian with TaskForge. Assign durations to tasks, see them as blocks on a calendar grid, and plan your day visually.

  8. Productivity & Workflows

    Eisenhower Matrix in Obsidian: Prioritize Tasks (2026)

    Learn how to use the Eisenhower Matrix in Obsidian with priority levels, kanban boards, and custom spaces. Separate urgent tasks from important ones in 2026.

  9. Getting Started

    Obsidian Todo List: Make One With or Without Plugins

    Type - [ ] in any note to start an Obsidian todo list. Add due dates with the Tasks plugin, list every open task in one query, and get phone reminders.

  10. Productivity Tools

    Best Obsidian Task Plugins (2026): Tasks vs TaskNotes

    Obsidian Tasks, TaskNotes and Task Genius side by side: one line or one note per task, views, mobile support and price. Plus TaskForge for phone widgets.

  11. Productivity & Workflows

    Obsidian GTD: Getting Things Done Setup Guide (2026)

    Set up Getting Things Done in Obsidian step by step. Covers inbox capture, contexts, projects, next actions, weekly review, and mobile access via TaskForge.

  12. Release

    TaskForge 2.0: Redesign, Languages & New Features

    TaskForge 2.0 brings a visual redesign, 10 languages, multi-level task nesting, customizable context menus, quick add shortcuts, and performance upgrades.

  13. Features & Updates

    Task File Enhancements: New Features for Obsidian (2026)

    Latest task file features in TaskForge: improved YAML parsing, better metadata handling, archive support and enhanced mobile experience for your Obsidian vault.

  14. Productivity & Workflows

    Obsidian Daily Notes: Set Up Templates and Task Lists

    Set up Obsidian Daily notes, choose a template and add a task list. Configure TaskForge to capture tasks under today's task heading.

  15. Integration & Workflows

    Obsidian Recurring Tasks: Markdown and TaskNotes Guide

    Set recurring tasks in Obsidian two ways: 🔁 in Markdown or TaskNotes RRULE in YAML frontmatter. Daily, weekly, monthly, and completion-based patterns.

  16. Integration & Workflows

    TaskNotes for Obsidian: Complete Setup and YAML Guide

    A complete guide to the TaskNotes Obsidian plugin: one task per file, YAML frontmatter properties, projects, and when to pick it over inline tasks.

  17. Features & Tools

    Interactive Obsidian Widgets: Home Screen Tasks

    Complete Obsidian tasks from your home screen. Interactive widgets for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Android that read and write the task files on your device.

  18. Productivity

    Obsidian Reminders: Task Notifications for Phone & Desktop

    Obsidian reminders for your tasks on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and Windows: several per task, due date alerts, daily summaries, badges. A Premium feature.

  19. Automation

    TaskForge Deep Linking & Task Automation Guide

    Automate Obsidian task creation with TaskForge deep linking. Guide to the taskforge:/// URL scheme with Apple Shortcuts, Raycast, Alfred, and more.

  20. Widgets

    Obsidian Widgets for iPhone, Android, and Mac (2026)

    The complete guide to Obsidian widgets on iPhone, iPad, Android, and Mac. Set up interactive home screen widgets and tick off tasks without opening the app.

  21. Guide

    Obsidian Tasks Plugin: How to Use It, Syntax and Queries

    Every Obsidian Tasks plugin field in one cheat sheet: due, scheduled and start dates, priorities, recurrence and dependencies, with copy-ready queries.

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