Blitzgedanke | Minimal Todo App for VSCode

A beautiful and powerful todo list application integrated directly into VSCode. Manage your tasks without leaving your development environment.

✨ Features

📝 Rich Text Editor

Create beautifully formatted tasks with our powerful editor:

• Markdown support with headings, lists, and task items
• Slash commands (/) for quick formatting
• Image support with drag & drop, paste, and file upload
• Automatic image optimization for better performance

🎨 Beautiful Interface

• Dark/Light themes that sync with VSCode preferences
• Clean, modern design optimized for productivity
• Responsive layout that adapts to your panel size
• Smooth animations and intuitive interactions

🚀 Productivity Features

• Multiple todo lists to organize different projects
• Drag and drop to reorder tasks effortlessly
• Export to Markdown for sharing or documentation
• Fast search across all your tasks
• Keyboard shortcuts for power users

💾 Data Management

• Local storage using IndexedDB - your data stays private
• Automatic saving - never lose your work
• Import/Export capabilities for backup

📦 Installation

1. Open VSCode
2. Press Ctrl+P / Cmd+P to open the Quick Open dialog
3. Type ext install gustavoespindola.todo-vscode-extension
4. Press Enter to install

Or install directly from the Visual Studio Marketplace

🎯 Getting Started

Opening the Todo App

There are three ways to open the Todo App:

1. Activity Bar: Click on the Todo App icon in the activity bar (left sidebar)
2. Command Palette: Press Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P and search for "Open Todo App"
3. View Menu: Go to View → Open View → Todo Lists

Creating Your First Task

1. Click "New Todo" or press the + button
2. Type your task using the rich text editor
3. Use / to access formatting options
4. Press Enter to save

Organizing with Lists

• Create multiple lists for different projects or contexts
• Switch between lists using the dropdown selector
• Each list maintains its own set of tasks

Pro Tips

• Quick formatting: Use / for slash commands
• Images: Paste directly from clipboard or drag files
• Export: Click the export button to copy as Markdown
• Keyboard navigation: Tab through interface elements

🖼️ Smart Image Handling

The extension automatically optimizes images for performance:

• Resizes large images to reasonable dimensions
• Compresses files while maintaining quality
• Supports JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and AVIF formats
• Maximum 1MB file size limit

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

🔒 Privacy

Your data is completely private:

• All tasks are stored locally in your browser's IndexedDB
• No external servers or cloud storage
• No tracking or analytics
• Your tasks never leave your machine

🐛 Known Issues

• Images in tasks may not display in exported Markdown if they're stored as base64
• Drag and drop may not work properly in some Linux distributions

📝 Release Notes

Version 1.0.0

• Initial release
• Rich text editor with TipTap
• Multiple todo lists support
• Drag and drop functionality
• Image optimization
• Dark/Light theme support
• Export to Markdown

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details.

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details

🙏 Acknowledgments

Built with:

• React & TypeScript
• TipTap Editor
• Tailwind CSS
• Vite

💬 Support

• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Discussions: GitHub Discussions

Enjoy organizing your tasks! 🚀