Cfait is a powerful, simple, elegant, and lightweight CalDAV task manager, written in Rust.
It features both an efficient TUI (Terminal UI) and a modern GUI (Graphical UI) for desktop integration.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Dual Interface: Run it in your terminal (cfait) or as a windowed app (cfait-gui).
- Smart Input: Add tasks naturally: Buy cat food !1 @tomorrow ~15m sets Priority, Due Date, and Duration automatically.
- GTD Workflow: Mark tasks as In Process (>), Cancelled (x), or Done.
- Duration Estimation: Estimate time (~2h) and filter tasks by duration (~<30m).
- Syncs Everywhere: Fully compatible with standard CalDAV servers (Radicale, Nextcloud, iCloud, etc.).
- Tag Support: Organize tasks across all calendars using tags (e.g., #woodworking, #project_potato).
- Tag Aliases: Define shortcuts (e.g., #groceries) that automatically expand into multiple tags (e.g., #groceries, #shopping, #home).
- Dependencies: Link tasks using RFC 9253 (Blocked By) logic.
- Hierarchy Support: Create sub-tasks and organize nested lists easily.
- Multiple Calendars: Seamlessly switch between “Work”, “Personal”, and other lists, or move tasks between them.
- Offline & Local First: Optimistic UI updates mean you never wait for the server. Possibility to use the app immediately without a server; a persistent “Local” calendar stores its tasks on disk.
- Easy Migration: When ready, export all tasks from the Local calendar to a CalDAV server with a single click (or keypress).
- Sane sorting: Tasks are sorted by due date, then undated tasks are ordered by priority.
Website: github.com/trougnouf/cfait
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Developer: Benoit Brummer
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
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