---
name: task-manager
description: A systematic approach to managing tasks using a JSON-based tracking system in the VFS.
tags: productivity, management, organization
category: productivity
---

# Task Management Workflow

## 1. Initialization
- Check if `/tasks.json` exists. If not, create it with an empty array: `[]`.

## 2. Adding Tasks
When a new task is identified:
- **Define**: Task name, priority (Low, Medium, High), status (Todo, In-Progress, Done), and deadline.
- **Action**: Read `tasks.json`, append the new task object, and write back to the file.

## 3. Daily Planning/Review
- **List**: Read `tasks.json` and filter for "Todo" or "In-Progress".
- **Prioritize**: Sort tasks by priority (High > Medium > Low).
- **Update**: Change status of tasks as they are completed.

## 4. Maintenance
- **Cleanup**: Archive "Done" tasks to `/tasks_archive.json` periodically to keep the main list lean.
- **Audit**: Review overdue tasks and update deadlines or priorities.

## Schema Reference
```json
{
  "id": "unique-id",
  "title": "Task name",
  "priority": "High|Medium|Low",
  "status": "Todo|In-Progress|Done",
  "created_at": "ISO-Date",
  "deadline": "ISO-Date",
  "notes": "Additional context"
}
```