Global TODO-List

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This is exactly what I’m looking for as well. I keep my notes for different projects in different notebooks, and am looking for a way to keep an overview of all - [ ]-formatted todo items. I initially thought about a technical solution to include the content of multiple todo-notes into one meta-todo-note (similar to the functionality proposed in Include the content of one note in another), but the solution discussed here would be an even better fit for my use-case.

Here’s a couple of ideas from my perspective, most in relation to the (really nice!) mockup:

  • list the note title as an additional hierarchical header, so one can see in which note/todo the - [ ] was found.
    Use case: In one notebook, I might have one note titled “meeting notes marketing 01.01.2020” and another titled “meeting notes tech 20.04.2020” that each have some todos, but stem from a different context
  • make the headers collapsible to be able to quickly hide full notebooks / subnotebooks / notes
  • add a possibilty to directly jump to the todo in the original note to see even more context
    Use case: I might have some information documented in a note and made a todo below saying “Talk to Person A about this”, so the todo alone lacks information
  • not UI/UX related: Have an opt-in/opt/out mechanism to set whether a note should be included in the global note overview
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Any news on this (a year later)? The sketch from @Matthias2020 is exactly what I am (still) looking for.

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You can enter type:todo is the search string and see all TODOs across all your notebooks, is that what you're after?

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Sort of, I know of the search tag. But then it would be quite useful to be able to save the search or create a custom button for it?

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This plugin might help

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Looks promising, thanks. But have to wait to have Joplin updated in Archlinux to be able to test it.....does not work with Joplin 1.7.11 which is the current PKGBUILD version....

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Ah yes, 1.8 is pre-release atm.

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So I have to wait. In the meantime I am just using a TODO tag. Works too, but somehow it´s only a workaround.

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Note overview is very powerful --» example

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@Stefan, you can install the version 1.3.4 (Last working for Joplin 1.7.11) direct from GitHub.

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Thank you for you help. Trying 1.3.4 as suggested now!

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The only thin is, don't click on Update in the GUI, or you have to remove the plugin and install again the old version. Because a bug lets install a non-compatible version.

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I made a short description for the feature request:

Feature Request: Dynamic Todo List in Joplin

Problem:

Currently, Joplin doesn't provide a centralized view to display all todos from different notebooks and sub-notebooks. This makes it challenging to manage and track todos across multiple projects and areas of interest.

Proposed Solution:

Implement a global todo list feature that:

  • Aggregates todos: Collects all todo notes from across the notebook hierarchy, regardless of their location.
  • Provides a unified view: Presents a single, consolidated list of todos for easy overview and management.
  • Offers filtering options: Allows users to filter todos based on various criteria, such as tags, due dates, or completion status.
  • Integrates with existing features: Seamlessly integrates with Joplin's existing tagging, searching, and sorting functionalities.
  • Displays subnotebook todos: When a notebook or subnotebook is selected, the global todo list should display all todos from that notebook and its subnotebooks.

Benefits:

  • Improved efficiency: Enables users to quickly and easily find and manage todos across their entire note-taking system.
  • Enhanced organization: Provides a centralized hub for todo tasks, helping users stay organized and focused.
  • Increased productivity: Simplifies the process of tracking and completing tasks, leading to improved productivity.

Additional Considerations:

  • Customization options: Consider allowing users to customize the appearance and behavior of the global todo list, such as sorting order, column visibility, and theme settings.

By implementing a global todo list feature that includes the ability to display todos from subnotebooks, Joplin can provide a more powerful and user-friendly note-taking experience, helping users effectively manage their tasks and stay organized.