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Effitask

Ch 594.9of 59 Task Management Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux
  2. 2CostsFree plan
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Overview

Effitask is ranked #59 of 59 in task management software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux. There is a free plan.

Effitask plans and pricing

All plans
Effitask Free No paid plans or usage limits are listed github.com · 5 Oct 2026

Facts

Product
Effitask is a graphical task manager based on the todo.txt format.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Task views
The initial release provided Inbox, Projects, Contexts, and Agenda views.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
todo.txt add-ons
Effitask supports the due, flag, future, note, and schedule todo.txt add-ons.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Sub-projects and contexts
Backslashes in project or context names create nested hierarchies, and selecting one includes its sub-items.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Progress
Project and context tooltips show completed and total task counts, including sub-items, with a progress bar.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Features
Release notes list recurrence, created dates, task flags, searchable tasks, and controls to display deferred or completed tasks.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Notes
Task notes use files in a notes directory under TODO_DIR by default, with configurable file extension and tag name.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Integration
Effitask is designed to run as a todo.sh add-on and can also run as a standalone program using todo.txt environment variables.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Installation
The README lists an Arch Linux AUR package and manual compilation requiring Rust and GTK 3.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies its license as MIT.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Support
The repository links users to GitHub Issues for project discussions and bug reports.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Security
The repository page shows zero security advisories.github.com · 5 Oct 2026
Audience
Effitask is presented as a graphical interface for people who manage tasks using the todo.txt format.github.com · 5 Oct 2026

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