Obsidian Tasks is a task management plugin for the Obsidian knowledge base that lets you track, query, and update tasks across your entire vault.
The plugin solves the problem of scattered task information by allowing you to write tasks as standard Markdown checkboxes anywhere in your notes and then gather them into unified views using query blocks. You can filter tasks by due dates, completion status, recurring patterns, and other criteria, and toggle task status from any view to update the source file directly. The approach keeps tasks embedded in your notes rather than moving them to a separate system, maintaining the connection between tasks and the context where they were created.
Choose this tool if you work primarily in Obsidian and want task management that integrates seamlessly with your existing note structure. It suits projects where tasks are distributed across multiple notes and you need flexible querying without leaving your vault. The plugin supports due dates, recurring tasks, done dates, checklist subsets, and filtering, making it suitable for both simple task lists and more complex tracking needs.
The project receives issues from both core maintainers and outside users, indicating adoption beyond the core team without an overwhelming support burden. Maintainers typically respond to new issues and pull requests within hours. Work in the issue tracker centers on enhancements and bug fixes, with a notable portion of issues marked as not planned.
