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Dstask

Track your tasks from the terminal and sync them with git.

Visit Dstask4.4

  • Rating

    4.4 / 5

  • Pricing

    Free

  • Difficulty

    Intermediate

  • Works on

    Cross-Platform

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What is Dstask?

dstask is a terminal-based personal task tracker that stores tasks in a git repository, so you sync between devices with git instead of a dedicated server. Each task can carry a markdown note, and contexts apply filters and tags automatically. It runs on Linux, macOS and Windows as a single binary.

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Pros: what Dstask does well

  • Your tasks sync through git, with no extra server
  • A markdown note can sit behind every task
  • Contexts keep your lists focused

Cons: where it falls short

  • Works only from the terminal
  • Meant for personal use, not shared team boards

Who Dstask is for

Terminal users who already work with git and want a simple private to-do list.

Who can skip it

People who prefer a visual task app.

Dstask alternatives

Not sold on Dstask? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

All Task Management resources

Calcure

Focus: calendar and vim keys. Shares task manager and terminal with Dstask. Same 4.4 rating.

OtherFreeCross-Platform
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Fastfetch

Focus: system info and customization. Shares terminal and command line with Dstask. Same 4.4 rating.

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Atuin

Focus: shell history and sync. Shares terminal and command line with Dstask. Adds macOS, Linux and Windows. Rated 4.7 (Dstask: 4.4).

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4.7Visit

htop

Focus: process viewer and system monitor. Shares terminal and command line with Dstask. Adds macOS and Linux. Rated 4.7 (Dstask: 4.4).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.7Visit

iTerm2

Focus: mac and tmux. Shares terminal and command line with Dstask. Adds macOS. Rated 4.7 (Dstask: 4.4).

Mac AppFreemacOS
4.7Visit

Free alternatives to Dstask

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

zoxide

Focus: navigation and shell. Shares terminal and command line with Dstask. Adds macOS, Linux and Windows. Rated 4.7 (Dstask: 4.4).

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Alacritty

Focus: gpu and minimal. Shares terminal and command line with Dstask. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.6 (Dstask: 4.4).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.6Visit

fish shell

Focus: shell and autocomplete. Shares terminal and command line with Dstask. Adds macOS and Linux. Rated 4.6 (Dstask: 4.4).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.6Visit

kitty

Focus: gpu. Shares terminal and command line with Dstask. Adds macOS and Linux. Rated 4.6 (Dstask: 4.4).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.6Visit

pgcli

Focus: postgres and sql. Shares terminal and command line with Dstask. Adds macOS and Linux. Rated 4.6 (Dstask: 4.4).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux
4.6Visit

Tabby

Focus: ssh and serial. Shares terminal and command line with Dstask. Adds macOS, Windows and Linux. Rated 4.6 (Dstask: 4.4).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
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