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Feature Request: In-App .ics (iCalendar) File Import for Quick Task Creation #636

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Currently, to add tasks from external calendars or event invitations, users must manually type out the details, due dates, and descriptions into Taskwarrior.

This feature request is to add native .ics file parsing into the Flutter app. Users will be able to select an .ics file from their device storage, parse the included VEVENT and VTODO items, preview the tasks, and selectively merge them safely into either the Standard local database or the Task Server Replica.

How would you like to see it implemented?

  1. Go to the Home screen and click on the '+' FAB to open the Add Task bottom-sheet.
  2. Click on a newly added 'Import ICS' icon button.
  3. This triggers a native File Picker allowing the user to select any .ics file from their Android/iOS device.
  4. A secondary IcsImportBottomSheet appears listing all the detected tasks parsed from the file with selectable checkboxes.
  5. Click 'Import' to merge the selected tasks. The code will safely route the parsed tasks to Replica.addTaskToReplica if the user is using the Task Server, or use the standard taskParser and mergeTask otherwise.

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