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TaskForge 3.0: your AI can read your tasks.

Obsidian task management on your phone and your desktop.

Tasks and notes in your Markdown files, your device calendar beside them. Here's what TaskForge adds to your vault.

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Today on Mac, unedited.

Obsidian Task Management Features

01

Built on your files

Complete Obsidian Integration

Reads and writes the same Obsidian Tasks plugin markdown your vault already uses.

An Obsidian task manager that reads and writes your existing files. Changes reach your other devices the next time your vault syncs.

Personal.md saved 
                                          - [ ] Book flights to Tokyo 📅 2026-07-24 #travel

Written out, not captured.

Details

Open your existing Obsidian vault. TaskForge reads inline tasks and writes changes back to the same Markdown files, with no conversion step.

  • Due dates, scheduled dates, start dates
  • Time-specific alerts with ⏰ notation
  • Priority levels with visual indicators
  • On completion actions (keep or delete)
  • Additional task statuses: In Progress [/], On Hold [!], Planned [>]
  • New daily notes use your Obsidian template with Templater support

Markdown notes app

Read, create and edit Markdown notes in your existing folder. Open today's daily note from search or the calendar.

Kitchen.md in the note editor on Mac, unedited.
Kitchen.md in the note editor on Mac, unedited.

TaskNotes Integration

One task per file with YAML frontmatter, the TaskNotes way, right alongside your inline tasks.

Details

Open task files with YAML frontmatter alongside inline tasks. Edit a task's properties and Markdown body in the app.

  • One task per file with YAML frontmatter metadata
  • View and edit markdown body content with formatting toolbar
  • Flexible identification: by tag or custom property
  • Full support for status, priority, dates, tags, and recurrence
  • Choose between task files or inline tasks as default
  • Configurable default folder for new task files
  • Task files and inline tasks appear together in every list
More file options

Filename as Scheduled Date

Tasks in a daily note inherit the note's date, so you don't date each one by hand.

A dateless task in 2026-09-07.md can inherit September 7 as its scheduled date. The date is inferred for display, never written into the task line. An explicit task date overrides it.

  • Works with your configured daily note format (YYYY-MM-DD, YYYYMMDD, and more)
  • Inferred dates are runtime-only, your markdown files stay untouched
  • Adding any explicit date (due, scheduled, or start) overrides the inference
  • Add a scheduled time and duration to tasks with inferred dates
  • Works everywhere: list view, calendar, filters, sorting, grouping, and widgets
  • Uses the daily note files in your vault

Inherit Tags from Frontmatter

Inline tasks pick up the tags from their file's frontmatter, shown but never written back.

Tasks inherit tags from their file's YAML frontmatter for display and filtering. Inherited tags are never written into the task line.

  • Tags read from the YAML frontmatter tags field automatically
  • Supports all common formats: inline lists, block lists, single values, and comma-separated
  • Inherited tags appear in list view, filters, detail views, and widgets
  • Display-only: inherited tags are never written back to your markdown files
  • Case-insensitive deduplication with the task's own tags
  • Zero overhead when disabled, cached per-file when enabled
  • Reads tags from the files in your vault

Rich Task Properties

Hierarchical tags, emoji, subtasks, dependencies, and Obsidian links, all in the task line.

Add tags, dates, priorities, dependencies and subtasks. Open an Obsidian link from a task title to reach its note.

  • Hierarchical tags (project/alpha) with emoji support (#🚀goal)
  • Subtask support with visual indentation
  • Task dependencies with automatic blocked status management
  • Obsidian internal link support ([[page]] or [[page|text]])
  • Markdown support in titles and descriptions

Advanced Organization

Unlimited custom lists with AND/OR filtering, multi-level sorting, grouping, and global search.

Build spaces with task, note and event sections. Give each section its own filters, sorting and grouping, and open a section to work with the full list.

  • Browse-by-metadata: Organize tabs for Tags, Contexts, and Projects with usage counts and search
  • Tap any tag, context, or project chip on a task to instantly filter the whole vault
  • Relationship filters: Has no subtasks (leaves), All subtasks complete, Any subtask open, Parent is complete, Parent is open
  • Reverse dependency filters: Is blocking, Has dependents, and their inverses to surface high-leverage work
  • Advanced filtering with AND/OR logic
  • Dual tag filtering: exact match + partial text search
  • Tag picker for easy selection from existing tags
  • Multi-level sorting and visual grouping
  • Task title filtering with multiple operators
  • Description filtering: has/doesn't have description, text search within descriptions
  • Collapsible group sections for better focus
02

On every screen you own

Obsidian widgets

View tasks, notes and calendar events in widgets on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android. Complete tasks without opening the app.

Widgets require Premium.

Widgets · TaskForge · iPhone
Widgets on iPhone, unedited.
Personal.md saved 
                                          - [x] Water the plants ✅ 2026-09-07

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Obsidian reminders

Set reminders for tasks and calendar events, and complete tasks from a notification.

Details

Set task alerts and calendar event reminders. Complete a task from its notification to update the file in your vault.

  • Custom daily summary times with task and event overview
  • Due date and overdue task alerts
  • Calendar event reminders based on each event's reminder settings
  • Multiple reminders per event (e.g., 15 minutes before and 1 hour before)
  • Smart notification budget: prioritizes and schedules within OS limits automatically
  • Complete tasks directly from the notification banner
  • Configurable app badge count from any custom list
  • Snooze options: 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or until tomorrow

Notifications require Premium.

Cross-Platform Native Apps

Native apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, and Windows, with one universal purchase across Apple devices.

Details

Open your vault in the native app on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android or Windows. Tasks and notes reach another device after your own vault sync runs. Apple devices share one universal purchase.

  • Universal purchase across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
  • Android support with platform-native features
  • Fully interactive widgets: task space widgets and calendar widgets with event + task views
  • Native macOS menu bar integration with keyboard shortcuts
  • Signed Windows installer with a system tray and global quick-add hotkey
03

Get it out of your head

Quick Add with Natural Language

Type a task and date into the omnibar, then save it to your vault.

The iPhone omnibar with "call the tiler tomorrow" typed and tomorrow parsed as a date.
Omnibar on iPhone simulator. Captured 2026-09-06, unedited.
Personal.md saved 
                                          - [ ] Call the tiler 📅 2026-09-07

Written out, not captured.

Details

Type a task into the omnibar and watch dates and tags become fields before you save. Press Enter or tap Create to write the task. Switch to Event mode when you want to create a calendar event.

  • Natural language time ranges: type "2-4pm" to set start time and 2-hour duration
  • Duration expressions: "90m", "1h30m", "for 2 hours" parsed automatically
  • Event mode: toggle to create calendar events with date, time, location, and calendar selection
  • Type "/" in event mode to pick a calendar from a dropdown
  • Named times: "noon" and "midnight" recognized as time values
  • All parsing localized in 18 languages, type in your native language
  • Add tasks from iOS Control Center, Action Button, or Lock Screen
  • Android Quick Settings tile for instant task capture

Share Sheet Integration

Share tasks and lists with other apps, or quickly capture content from Safari, Chrome, or any app into TaskForge.

Details

Capture content through the share sheet to write a task into your notes using the workspace's format. If TaskForge cannot read your settings, it stops the write and tells you.

  • Share tasks or entire lists to Messages, Email, Notes, and more
  • Capture URLs and text from any app as new tasks
  • Choose which list to save to right from the share sheet
  • Supports both inline tasks and task file formats
  • Tasks are enriched with smart parsing on next app launch

Voice Assistant

Add tasks hands-free with Siri or Google Assistant, without opening the app.

Details

TaskForge's voice assistant integration lets you add tasks hands-free using Siri or Google Assistant. Just say your task and which list to add it to, no need to open the app.

  • "Hey Siri, add buy groceries in TaskForge"
  • "Hey Google, add call dentist to my work list on TaskForge"
  • Tasks appear in iOS Spotlight search
  • Siri learns from your usage and suggests task creation proactively
04

See the day before it happens

Calendar View

A full calendar with Day, Week, and Month views, your tasks next to your real events.

Calendar View · TaskForge · Mac
Calendar on Mac, unedited. Calendar on iPhone, unedited.
Personal.md saved 
                                          - [ ] Water the plants 🔁 every week 📅 2026-07-17

Written out, not captured.

Details

Open Day, Week or Month to see tasks beside device calendar events. Tasks with durations appear as time blocks. Calendar viewing is free; creating or editing events requires Premium.

  • Three views: Day (24-hour grid), Week (responsive columns), and Month (infinite scroll)
  • Native calendar event integration with tasks in one unified view
  • Time blocking: tasks with durations render as visual blocks on the time grid
  • Create events by dragging across time slots on desktop
  • Task Peek: tap any task or event to view and edit without navigating away
  • Collapsible panel with drag handle on mobile, togglable sidebar on desktop
  • Live now-line indicator and today highlighting in all views
  • 7 filter dimensions: calendars, lists, date types, statuses, overdue, pending, declined
  • Works with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Outlook, and any provider that syncs to your device
  • 10 keyboard shortcuts on macOS for views, navigation, and event creation

Obsidian kanban boards

Add a Kanban section to a space and drag tasks between columns.

Kanban boards require Premium.

Obsidian kanban boards
Kanban on Mac, unedited. Kanban on iPhone, unedited.
Details

Group tasks into a Kanban board inside a space. Keep other task, note or event sections beside the board.

  • Drag-and-drop column reordering for custom workflows
  • Group by ANY property: status, priority, tags, due date, file
  • Collapsible columns to focus on active work
  • Visual task cards with all your task properties
  • Column order and collapsed states saved per board
  • Open the board on your phone, tablet or desktop

Task Peek

Tap any task for a floating preview you can edit without leaving the list.

Details

Open a task from a list or calendar to edit its title, status, dates and properties. Changes save to the file without leaving the view.

  • Tap any task to open an inline editor overlay
  • Edit title, status, priority, dates, duration, tags, and description
  • Navigate between tasks with arrow keys or J/K on desktop
  • Event peek shows RSVP, location, attendees, and conference links

Smart Recurrence

Recurring tasks on daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly patterns, with a set count or an end date.

Details

Complete a recurring task and TaskForge creates its next occurrence. The CLI and local MCP server use the same completion path.

  • Multiple recurrence patterns
  • Recurring task series with progress tracking
  • Completion-based or date-based recurrence
  • Custom intervals and scheduling options
05

Readable by your AI

AI and Agents

An agent with file access can read and edit your tasks and notes. Use files, the CLI or the local MCP server.

CLI 

                                        $ taskforge add "review the launch checklist" --due 2026-09-13 --file Personal.md
Personal.md saved 
                                        - [ ] review the launch checklist 📅 2026-09-13
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Details

TaskForge writes an agent guide and your task dialect into the vault. A file-capable agent can read them before editing your tasks and notes. The CLI and local MCP server use the app's parser for operations such as task completion and recurrence.

  • Plain markdown tasks any file-capable AI agent can read and edit
  • taskforge:/// deep links for Shortcuts, Raycast, Alfred, and Obsidian
  • Apple Shortcuts and Siri support for hands-free task creation
  • CLI and local MCP server, included with TaskForge

Your vault. On your next screen.

Open your existing folder of Markdown files. Your tasks and notes are there, with your device calendar beside them.

Free, no account. One-time Premium available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TaskForge free to use?

Yes, TaskForge offers a free tier that includes core task management features. Premium features like widgets, notifications, and kanban boards are available with a one-time lifetime purchase of $49.99 or a monthly subscription of $1.99/month.

Does TaskForge work with the Obsidian Tasks plugin?

Yes, TaskForge is fully compatible with the Obsidian Tasks plugin format. It reads and writes tasks using the same markdown syntax, so you can move between Obsidian on desktop and TaskForge on mobile with no conversion step.

What platforms does TaskForge support?

TaskForge is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and Windows. Your tasks and notes reach another device after your own vault sync runs.

Does TaskForge support widgets?

Yes, TaskForge offers interactive home screen widgets on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Android. Task space widgets let you view and complete tasks directly from your home screen. Calendar widgets show your events and tasks together with Up Next, Agenda, Month, and Month + Agenda layouts. You can complete tasks, navigate months, and select days without opening the app.

How does TaskForge sync with Obsidian?

TaskForge reads and writes tasks and notes in your existing vault. Changes appear on another device after your own vault sync runs. TaskForge does not provide a separate sync service.

Does TaskForge support kanban boards?

Yes, TaskForge includes a kanban board view where you can organize tasks into columns, drag and drop between statuses, and visualize your workflow. It works with your existing Obsidian task data.

How do I browse all tasks with a specific tag, context, or project?

Tap a tag, context or project chip on a task to filter the vault by that value. The Organize screen has searchable Tags, Contexts and Projects tabs with usage counts. Save a filtered view as a custom list to return to it.

Can I filter tasks that are blocking other work, or find leaf tasks with no subtasks?

Yes. Relationship filters include Has no subtasks, All subtasks complete, Any subtask open, Parent is complete and Parent is open. Dependency filters include Is blocking and Has dependents, with their inverses. Combine these with status, dates, tags or other conditions in a custom list.

Learn More About TaskForge

Complete Guide to Obsidian Task Management

Step-by-step guide to setting up and mastering task management in Obsidian with TaskForge.

Kanban Boards for Visual Project Management

Organize your Obsidian tasks visually with drag-and-drop kanban boards and custom columns.

Home Screen Widgets for Obsidian

View and complete your Obsidian tasks directly from your phone's home screen. Calendar widgets show events and tasks together with interactive month navigation and task completion.