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# Taskwarrior Cheatsheet

## Unique Features

	
Command-line task manager
	
Supports task prioritization and due dates
	
Supports task annotations and tags
	
Supports recurring tasks and dependencies
	
Can be extended with plugins and hooks
	
Available on most operating systems


## Basic Usage

	
Add a task: `task add [description]`
	
List tasks: `task list`
	
Complete a task: `task [task_id] done`
	
Delete a task: `task [task_id] delete`
	
Modify a task: `task [task_id] modify [attribute]=[value]`


## Advanced Usage

	
Filter tasks by status: `task [status]`
	
Filter tasks by project: `task project:[project_name]`
	
Filter tasks by tag: `task +[tag_name]`
	
Filter tasks by due date: `task due.before:[date]`
	
Filter tasks by priority: `task priority:[priority_level]`
	
Recurring tasks: `task add [description] recur:[recurrence_interval]`
	
Dependencies: `task [task_id] modify depends:[task_id]`
	
Hooks: `task config hook.[hook_name].command [command]`


## Output Options

	
Customize output format: `task [filter] rc.verbose:[output_format]`
	
Set default output format: `task rc.defaultwidth=[width] rc.defaultheight=[height] rc.defaultcommand=[command]`


## Resources

	
[Taskwarrior User Guide](https://taskwarrior.org/docs/)
	
[Taskwarrior Wiki](https://taskwarrior.org/projects/taskwarrior/wiki)
	
[Taskwarrior Hooks and Scripts](https://github.com/GothenburgBitFactory/taskserver/wiki/Hooks-and-Scripts)