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Task Coach

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Task Coach

Free

Desktop task manager · open source

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Android support
The Android version is separately developed and Task Coach says it does not support that version.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Attachments and mail
Users can create tasks by dragging email from Outlook, Thunderbird, Claws Mail, or Apple Mail, and attach files, email messages, or URLs to tasks, notes, and categories.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Backup advice
The download pages warn that the software contains bugs and advise users to back up their work regularly, especially before upgrading.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Effort tracking
The desktop app tracks time spent on tasks, supports task budgets, and displays effort by period, day, week, or month.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Export and sync
Tasks, notes, effort, and categories can be exported to HTML and CSV; effort can also be exported to iCalendar/ICS, and tasks and notes can be synchronized via a Funambol server.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
File format
The Task Coach file format (.tsk) is XML.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
License
The site identifies the license as GNU General Public License version 3.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Organization
Tasks can be viewed as a list or tree, filtered, sorted, and assigned to user-defined categories.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Purpose
Task Coach is an open source todo manager for personal tasks and todo lists, designed for composite tasks.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Support
The site offers free support by email, support request tracker, and bug tracker, and also lists a FAQ and mailing list.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026
Task details
Tasks can have descriptions, priorities, dates, reminders, and daily, weekly, or monthly recurrence.taskcoach.org · read 12 Oct 2026

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