TaskManager - VS Code Extension

A powerful task management extension for Visual Studio Code with file tracking, cloud synchronization, and offline support.

Features

📋 Task Management

• Create, edit, and delete tasks with rich metadata
• Organize tasks by status (Todo, In Progress, Done, Archived)
• Set priority levels (Low, Medium, High)
• Beautiful, modern UI with dark theme support
• Quick filters and search functionality

📁 File Tracking

• Automatic tracking of file changes in your workspace
• Monitor file creation, modification, and access
• Smart filtering of system directories (node_modules, .git, etc.)
• Track file activities for productivity insights

☁️ Cloud Synchronization

• Sync tasks and file activities across devices
• Automatic background synchronization every 5 minutes
• Manual sync on demand
• Offline-first architecture - work without internet

🔐 Authentication

• Secure user authentication
• User registration and login
• Token-based authentication
• Persistent session management

🎨 User Interface

• Access via Activity Bar icon or Command Palette
• Sidebar view for quick access
• Panel view for focused work
• Responsive design with smooth animations
• Real-time statistics and task counters

Installation

From VS Code Marketplace

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Search for "TaskManager"
4. Click Install

Manual Installation

1. Download the .vsix file
2. Open VS Code
3. Go to Extensions view
4. Click "..." menu → "Install from VSIX..."
5. Select the downloaded file

Quick Start

First Time Setup

1. Configure API URL (if using custom backend):

   • Open Settings (Ctrl+,)
   • Search for taskmanager.apiUrl
   • Enter your backend server URL

2. Register or Login:

   • Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)
   • Run "TaskManager: Register to TaskManager" or "TaskManager: Login to TaskManager"
   • Enter your credentials

3. Open TaskManager:

   • Click the TaskManager icon in the Activity Bar, or
   • Press Ctrl+Shift+P and run "TaskManager: Open TaskManager"

Creating Your First Task

1. Open TaskManager from the Activity Bar or Command Palette
2. Click "New Task" button
3. Fill in the task details:
   • Title (required)
   • Description (optional)
   • Status
   • Priority
4. Click "Save Task"

Commands

Configuration

Settings

• taskmanager.apiUrl: Backend API server URL (default: provided server)

Workspace Settings

You can configure settings per workspace by adding them to .vscode/settings.json:

{
  "taskmanager.apiUrl": "https://your-backend-server.com"
}

Features in Detail

Task Management

• Status Management: Track task progress through different states
• Priority Levels: Organize tasks by importance
• Rich Descriptions: Add detailed information to tasks
• Quick Actions: Edit, complete, archive, or delete tasks with one click

File Tracking

• Automatic Tracking: Files are tracked automatically when you:
  • Create new files
  • Modify existing files
  • Save files
  • Open files
• Smart Filtering: System directories are automatically excluded
• Activity History: View file modification history

Synchronization

• Automatic Sync: Background synchronization every 5 minutes
• Manual Sync: Trigger sync anytime via command
• Offline Mode: Create and edit tasks offline, sync when online
• Conflict Resolution: Automatic conflict handling

Requirements

• VS Code version 1.80.0 or higher
• Backend server (optional, for cloud sync)

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

• taskmanager.apiUrl: Backend API server URL

Known Issues

None at this time. Please report issues on GitHub.

Release Notes

1.4.2

• Added Activity Bar icon for quick access
• Improved sidebar view integration
• Enhanced UI responsiveness
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

1.4.1

• Initial release with core features
• Task management
• File tracking
• Cloud synchronization

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.