simple-tasks

You can track project tasks locally by maintaining a canonical markdown backlog file at `tasks/TASKS.md` within your project directory. This lightweight approach eliminates the need for complex external issue trackers while supporting task states, details, and file associations.

Yes, you can manage markdown task states from the command line using a bash script (`scripts/task.sh`). This local workflow script supports actions for claiming tasks, marking them done, checking status, and generating summaries.

The best way to track solo project progress without external tools is using a lightweight local task workflow built on bash scripts and markdown files. This approach provides single-project coordination through command-line task management without setting up a full project management suite.

No, this local task management workflow requires no external dependencies or software. It operates entirely through a bash script and markdown files, making it ideal for quick progress tracking in solo projects or with an AI agent.

You generate task summaries for your local project backlog by running the provided bash script (`scripts/task.sh`). The script manages task summaries alongside status checks, completion marking, and claiming within your canonical markdown task file.

You should avoid a lightweight local task workflow when your project requires multi-project coordination, team collaboration features, or complex external issue tracker capabilities that exceed simple single-project scope and basic bash script functionality.