Todo2 - A Modern Desktop Task Manager

Todo2 is a feature-rich desktop task management application built with Python and PySide6. It offers a clean, intuitive interface while providing powerful organization features and customization options. I made it with the help of Claude 3.5 Sonnet with the goal of using it in work on my Windows laptop.

✨ Key Features

• 🗂️ Smart Organization

  • Organize tasks with categories and subcategories
  • Filter and sort tasks by multiple criteria
  • Quick task creation with keyboard shortcuts
  • Multi-select tasks for batch operations

• 📅 Date Management

  • Set due dates for tasks
  • Customizable date format
  • Visual indicators for overdue tasks

• 🎨 Customization

  • Fully customizable color themes
  • Dark/light mode support
  • Adjustable UI elements

• 📝 Rich Task Details

  • Add detailed notes to tasks
  • Priority levels
  • Task completion tracking
  • Task descriptions

• 💾 Data Management

  • Automatic saving
  • SQLite database backend
  • Efficient data handling

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.7 or higher
• PySide6 (Qt for Python)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/Todo2.git
   cd Todo2/todo_app

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the application:

   python src/main.py

Building from Source

For detailed instructions on building a standalone executable, see BUILD_GUIDE.md.

🎯 Usage

1. Adding Tasks

   • Type your task in the input field
   • Set priority, category, and due date (optional)
   • Press Enter or click the add button

2. Managing Tasks

   • Click the checkbox to mark tasks as complete
   • Use the edit button to modify task details
   • Hold Shift to select multiple tasks for deletion
   • Filter tasks using the dropdown menus
   • Sort tasks by due date, priority, or category

3. Customization

   • Click "Customize Colors" to change the application theme
   • Adjust date formats through Settings > Date Format
   • Manage categories and subcategories through their respective dropdowns

For detailed UI customization information, see UI_STYLING_GUIDE.md.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! This project is perfect for both beginners and experienced developers. Here's how you can help:

Areas for Contribution

• 🐛 Bug fixes and improvements
• ✨ New features
• 🎨 UI/UX enhancements
• 📝 Documentation improvements
• General code improvements

Getting Started with Development

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Make your changes
4. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
6. Open a Pull Request

See our contribution guidelines for more details.

🗺️ Roadmap

Future development plans include:

• Task reminders and notifications
• Cloud sync capabilities
• Data import/export features

🛠️ Technical Details

• Backend: Python with SQLite database
• Frontend: PySide6 (Qt for Python)
• Architecture: MVC pattern
• Build System: PyInstaller for creating standalone executables

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Built with PySide6

📸 Screenshots

Main application interface with task list and controls

Category management interface

Color customization dialog

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