Obsidian plugins with #task-list#

The Day Planner plugin for Obsidian streamlines scheduling and time management by integrating editable timelines, task tracking, and calendar synchronization. It works seamlessly with daily notes, tasks saved across your vault, and external calendars like Google or Outlook. Users can visualize events, tasks, and deadlines in a clear timeline view, while optional time-tracking features allow for recording time spent on tasks. This plugin enhances productivity with its ability to merge multiple sources of scheduling data into one cohesive view, making it ideal for those who need a structured approach to managing their time directly within Obsidian.

The Outline to task list plugin provides a simple way to convert a note's outline into a structured task list within Obsidian. Users can transform the outline of an active note into a task list and either insert it at the current cursor position or create a new note for it. This feature streamlines the process of turning outlines into actionable tasks, making it easier to organize and manage workflows directly within Obsidian.

The Extended Task Lists plugin enhances task management in Obsidian by introducing additional task states and functionality. Users can mark tasks as 'in progress' or 'won't do' with unique syntax and corresponding visual indicators. The plugin also provides a command to generate a top-level TODO file by scanning all markdown files for task lists, allowing centralized task organization. Users can configure which task types are included and exclude specific files or folders. These features streamline task tracking and improve workflow organization within Obsidian.

The Vertical Timeline List plugin allows you to visually represent timelines using specially formatted task lists. By placing a 't' inside task brackets and nesting dates with corresponding descriptions, you can create structured vertical timelines that display cleanly in Reading View. This format is ideal for capturing chronological events such as project milestones, historical notes, or personal journals. While it integrates well with the Tasks and Dataview plugins, there are some limitations in Live Preview and Dataview queries involving collapsible sections.

The Checkbox Autochecker plugin keeps parent and child checkboxes in sync, making task management inside Markdown lists far smoother. It can automatically mark a parent as complete when all its children are checked, or cascade changes downward when toggling the parent. Three propagation modes - Loose, Partial Strict, and Strict - give you control over how aggressively changes flow, whether only syncing upward or overwriting all children. It works instantly while typing, supports deeply nested lists, and respects standard Markdown formatting, so there's no lock in.

The Checkbox Sorter plugin automatically moves completed checklist items to the bottom of their respective groups while maintaining the original structure of nested lists. When a checkbox is marked as done, the plugin intelligently reorders only its immediate peers, keeping child items correctly nested and unrelated lists unaffected. It offers flexible control through global settings, YAML frontmatter, or inline list markers, so you can fine-tune behavior at the vault, file, or list level.