Desktop python app to create new tasks on major task management web apps.
Objective: Use GTD (task management) apps the correct way
Problem: The usual way to create tasks is:
type app url -> hit enter -> wait for the app to load -> press hotkey to create task (if have it) -> type task -> hit enter
That takes to long and it is distractive, GTD says task collection needs to be fast as possible without distracting you from your current task.
Solution / What this app does: A very simple desktop app that use email (gmail) to create tasks quickly on your favorite task management web app such as: Nirvana, Producteev, Asana, Do, Wunderlist, Doit, Orchestra, and many others that support task creation via email.
- Very simple and clean UI and functionality
- Customizable settings
- Hotkey (WIN+DEL) to summon the application
- Hides on the notification area
- AES encryption for the password
- Windows
- Other OSes: Sorry, don't have them :(
- Download the windows executable or the python source from here.
- Execute the app:
- On windows double click
newtask.exe
- On other OS run from the terminal:
python newtask.py
- On windows double click
- Click the settings (gear icon) and fill the options:
your_email(at)gmail.com
,your_gmail_password
andnew_task@your_favorite_app.com
- Write a new task and press enter to send an email, the app will automaticly go to the notification area
- Use the hotkey to summon the app again and create more tasks
- Be productive
If running from the source need the following python libraries:
Main interface
Settings dialog