Taskleef is a versatile terminal-based task manager that syncs with Taskleef.com to handle todos, subtasks, projects, and visual kanban boards.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install taskleef
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install taskleef using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Taskleef?
Taskleef provides a robust command-line interface designed for developers who want to manage their workflow without leaving the terminal. As a key utility among Openclaw Skills, it offers a seamless way to interact with Taskleef.com, supporting everything from simple todo lists to complex project hierarchies and kanban-style visual tracking.
The skill excels at providing a low-friction environment for task capture and organization. Whether you are managing personal errands or professional software development cycles, Taskleef enables high-velocity task management through intuitive commands and flexible identification methods. It bridges the gap between a web-based task manager and a high-performance developer environment.
Taskleef Use Cases
- Rapidly capturing new tasks and ideas using quick-add CLI commands.
- Organizing related work items into structured projects for better context.
- Visualizing project progress through terminal-based ASCII kanban boards.
- Decomposing large objectives into smaller, actionable subtasks.
- Managing workflows across different environments using a unified API key.
How Taskleef Works
- The user executes commands via the
todoCLI, which acts as the primary interface for this skill. - The CLI authenticates with the Taskleef.com backend using a secure API key stored in the
TASKLEEF_API_KEYenvironment variable. - The tool utilizes
curlto transmit data andjqto parse complex JSON responses from the server. - Tasks and projects are identified using either a unique ID prefix or a case-insensitive partial title match for maximum efficiency.
- Real-time updates are reflected across both the terminal interface and the Taskleef.com web application.
Taskleef Setup
To integrate this tool with your Openclaw Skills workflow, follow these steps:
- Ensure you have
curlandjqinstalled on your system. - Download and install the
todoCLI:
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Xatter/taskleef/main/taskleef-cli/todo
chmod +x todo
sudo mv todo /usr/local/bin/
- Obtain your API key from Taskleef.com and export it to your environment:
export TASKLEEF_API_KEY='your_private_api_key'
- Verify the installation by listing your current inbox:
todo inbox
Taskleef Data Schema & Taxonomy
Taskleef organizes data into a structured hierarchy to ensure clarity and ease of retrieval. The following table describes the primary data entities:
| Entity | Description | Key Metadata |
|---|---|---|
| Todo | The basic unit of work | ID (UUID), Title, Status, Priority Level |
| Project | A container for related todos | ID, Name, Associated Todo IDs |
| Kanban Board | A visual workflow tool | ID, Board Name, Column structure |
| Column | A stage in the Kanban workflow | ID, Column Name, Card list |
| Subtask | A nested task item | ID, Title, Parent Todo ID |
Taskleef Advanced Features
- Smart identifier matching that allows users to reference tasks by just the first few characters of a UUID.
- Color-coded priority indicators (green, yellow, red) for immediate visual assessment of task urgency.
- ASCII-rendered Kanban boards that provide a visual overview of work stages directly in the shell.
- Support for authentication files as an alternative to environment variables for multi-user setups.
- Comprehensive subtask management to maintain deep hierarchies within complex Openclaw Skills automation workflows.
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