QuickTodo

Todo list and task management without leaving your IDE

Hierarchical task management with priorities and focus timer

Features

Feature	Description
Hierarchical Tasks	Organize work with up to 3 levels of subtasks
Priority Flags	Mark tasks as High (red), Medium (yellow), or Low (blue) priority
Focus Timer	Track time spent on tasks with auto-pause when IDE goes idle
Code Linking	Link tasks to specific code locations with gutter icons
Drag & Drop	Reorder tasks and change hierarchy with intuitive drag-and-drop
Claude Code Integration	Automate tasks with AI using Claude Code CLI
Daily Statistics	Track productivity with focus time, tasks created, and completed
Undo/Redo	Full 25-step history for all task operations

Installation

1. Open Settings/Preferences in your IDE
2. Navigate to Plugins → Marketplace
3. Search for "QuickTodo"
4. Click Install and restart the IDE

Or install directly from JetBrains Marketplace

Quick Start

1. Open the tool window: Press Ctrl+Alt+C (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Alt+C (macOS)
2. Add a task: Click the + button or press Ctrl+Shift+T / Cmd+Shift+T
3. Add subtasks: Right-click a task and select "Add Subtask"
4. Start focus timer: Right-click a task and select "Start Focus"

Tip: Right-click any task to see all available actions including priority setting, code linking, and more.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Global Shortcuts

Customizable in Settings → Keymap → QuickTodo

Action	Windows / Linux	macOS
Open QuickTodo	Ctrl+Alt+C	Cmd+Alt+C
Add Task (global)	Ctrl+Shift+T	Cmd+Shift+T
Recent Tasks	Ctrl+F1	Cmd+F1

In-Panel Shortcuts

Available when QuickTodo panel is focused:

Action	Windows / Linux	macOS
Add Task	Ctrl+N / Ctrl+Enter	Cmd+N / Cmd+Enter
Toggle Complete	Space	Space
Edit Task	Enter	Enter
Delete Task	Delete	Delete
Move Task Up	Ctrl+↑	Cmd+↑
Move Task Down	Ctrl+↓	Cmd+↓
Copy Task Text	Ctrl+C	Cmd+C
Undo	Ctrl+Z	Cmd+Z
Redo	Ctrl+Shift+Z / Ctrl+Y	Cmd+Shift+Z
Expand	→	→
Collapse	←	←
Clear Selection	Esc	Esc

Claude Code Integration

Build with Claude - AI-powered task automation

Right-click context menu with Plan and Implement with Claude options

QuickTodo integrates with Claude Code to help you automate coding tasks. Select multiple tasks, configure how Claude should handle each one, and let AI work through your task list.

Prerequisites

1. Install the Claude Code plugin
2. Authenticate with your Anthropic account
3. Enable Claude integration in Settings → Tools → QuickTodo → Claude Integration

Note: Claude integration is disabled by default. You must enable it in settings before the Claude options appear in the toolbar and context menus.

How It Works

1. Click the Claude icon in the QuickTodo toolbar to open the task selection dialog
2. Select tasks you want Claude to work on (use checkboxes in the left panel)
3. Configure each task by clicking on it in the right panel to set execution mode
4. Click Start - Claude processes tasks one by one in the terminal

What Claude Receives

For each task, QuickTodo builds a rich prompt that includes:

• Project context: Project name and working directory
• Task details: Title, priority level, and description
• Code context: If the task is linked to a code location, Claude receives the relevant code snippet (up to 30 lines around the linked line)
• Subtasks: Any subtasks are included as a checklist
• Session history: Previously completed tasks in the session for context continuity

Task Processing

• Tasks are processed sequentially - Claude completes one task before moving to the next
• When Claude finishes a task, QuickTodo automatically marks it as completed
• With Auto-continue enabled, the next task starts automatically
• Without Auto-continue, you'll see a confirmation dialog between tasks

Execution Modes

Each task can have its own execution mode:

Mode	Description	Best For
Plan Mode	Interactive review - approve each change before applying	Complex changes, learning how Claude works
Accept Edits	Auto-accepts file operations (Edit, Write, Read, Glob, Grep)	Routine tasks, trusted changes
Skip Permissions	No permission prompts (use with caution)	Quick fixes, when you fully trust the output

Tip: Set a default mode for all tasks, then override individual tasks that need different handling.

Model Selection

Model	Strengths
Claude Opus 4.5	Most capable, best for complex architectural tasks
Claude Sonnet 4	Faster and more cost-effective for routine tasks

Additional Options

• Auto-continue: Automatically proceed to next task after completion (no confirmation needed)
• Ask more questions: Instructs Claude to ask clarifying questions before implementing

Workflow Controls

While Claude is working, use the toolbar buttons to:

• Pause: Temporarily halt processing (resume later)
• Resume: Continue from where you paused
• Stop: End the session completely

Configuration

Open Settings → Tools → QuickTodo to configure:

Setting	Description
Tooltip Behavior	Show on hover / Truncate long text / Full text
Auto-pause Timer	Pause focus timer when IDE goes idle
Idle Timeout	Time before auto-pause (1-60 minutes)
Hierarchy Time	Accumulate subtask time in parent tasks
Task Position	Add new tasks at top or bottom of list
Recent Tasks	Number of recent tasks to display (5-50)
Claude Integration	Enable/disable Claude Code integration (disabled by default)

Data Storage

Tasks are stored per-project in:

• Task list: .idea/quicktodo.tasklist.xml
• AI config: .idea/quicktodo.ai.xml

Building from Source

Requirements

• IntelliJ IDEA 2025.1+
• JDK 21

Commands

# Build the plugin
./gradlew build

# Run IDE with plugin for testing
./gradlew runIde

# Verify plugin compatibility and check for deprecated API usage
./gradlew verifyPlugin

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit issues and pull requests.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch
3. Run ./gradlew build to ensure everything compiles
4. Run ./gradlew verifyPlugin to check for deprecated API usage
5. Submit a pull request

Support

• Bug reports: Report a bug
• Feature requests: Request a feature
• Questions: Ask a question

Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for a detailed list of changes in each version.

License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 with Commons Clause. See LICENSE.txt for details.

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