no-nonsense-tasks
No-nonsense task manager using SQLite. Track tasks with statuses (backlog, todo, in-progress, done), descriptions, and tags. Use when managing personal tasks, to-do items, project tracking, or any workflow that needs status-based task organization. Supports adding, listing, filtering, updating, moving, and deleting tasks.
Best use case
no-nonsense-tasks is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
No-nonsense task manager using SQLite. Track tasks with statuses (backlog, todo, in-progress, done), descriptions, and tags. Use when managing personal tasks, to-do items, project tracking, or any workflow that needs status-based task organization. Supports adding, listing, filtering, updating, moving, and deleting tasks.
Teams using no-nonsense-tasks should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/no-nonsense-tasks/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How no-nonsense-tasks Compares
| Feature / Agent | no-nonsense-tasks | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
No-nonsense task manager using SQLite. Track tasks with statuses (backlog, todo, in-progress, done), descriptions, and tags. Use when managing personal tasks, to-do items, project tracking, or any workflow that needs status-based task organization. Supports adding, listing, filtering, updating, moving, and deleting tasks.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
# No Nonsense Tasks Simple SQLite-backed task tracking. No fluff, no complexity, just tasks that get done. ## Prerequisites - `sqlite3` CLI tool must be installed ## Quick Start Initialize the database: ```bash ./scripts/init_db.sh ``` Add your first task: ```bash ./scripts/task_add.sh "Build task tracker skill" \ --description "Create a SQLite-based task manager" \ --tags "work,urgent" \ --status todo ``` List all tasks: ```bash ./scripts/task_list.sh ``` ## Task Statuses Tasks flow through four statuses: - **backlog** - Ideas and future tasks - **todo** - Ready to work on - **in-progress** - Currently being worked on - **done** - Completed tasks ## Commands ### Initialize Database ```bash ./scripts/init_db.sh ``` Default location: `~/.no-nonsense/tasks.db` Override with: `export NO_NONSENSE_TASKS_DB=/path/to/tasks.db` ### Add Task ```bash ./scripts/task_add.sh <title> [options] ``` **Options:** - `-d, --description TEXT` - Task description - `-t, --tags TAGS` - Comma-separated tags - `-s, --status STATUS` - Task status (default: backlog) **Example:** ```bash ./scripts/task_add.sh "Deploy to prod" --description "Deploy v2.0" --tags "deploy,critical" --status todo ``` ### List Tasks ```bash ./scripts/task_list.sh [--status STATUS] ``` **Examples:** ```bash ./scripts/task_list.sh # All tasks ./scripts/task_list.sh --status todo ``` ### Show Task Details ```bash ./scripts/task_show.sh <task_id> ``` ### Move Task to Different Status ```bash ./scripts/task_move.sh <task_id> --status <STATUS> ``` **Example:** ```bash ./scripts/task_move.sh 7 --status in-progress ``` ### Update Task Fields ```bash ./scripts/task_update.sh <task_id> [options] ``` **Options:** - `--title TEXT` - Update title - `-d, --description TEXT` - Update description - `-t, --tags TAGS` - Update tags (comma-separated) - `-s, --status STATUS` - Update status ### Update Tags (Shortcut) ```bash ./scripts/task_tag.sh <task_id> --tags <TAGS> ``` **Example:** ```bash ./scripts/task_tag.sh 8 --tags "urgent,bug,frontend" ``` ### Filter by Tag ```bash ./scripts/task_filter.sh <tag> ``` ### Delete Task ```bash ./scripts/task_delete.sh <task_id> ``` ### View Statistics ```bash ./scripts/task_stats.sh ``` Shows count of tasks by status and total. ## Usage Tips **Typical workflow:** 1. Add new ideas to backlog: `task_add.sh "Task idea" --status backlog` 2. Move tasks to todo when ready: `task_move.sh <id> --status todo` 3. Start work: `task_move.sh <id> --status in-progress` 4. Complete: `task_move.sh <id> --status done` **Tag organization:** - Use tags for categories: `work`, `personal`, `urgent`, `bug`, `feature` - Combine tags: `urgent,work,api` or `personal,home,shopping` - Filter by any tag: `task_filter.sh urgent` **Status filtering:** - Focus on current work: `task_list.sh --status in-progress` - Plan your day: `task_list.sh --status todo` - Review completed: `task_list.sh --status done`
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