doing
A command line tool for tracking what you're doing and what you've done using a TaskPaper-formatted text file.
What is doing?
Doing is a command line tool that helps users remember what they were doing and track what they've done by logging activities into a TaskPaper-formatted text file. It solves the problem of losing track of tasks and time during work by providing quick commands to record and review entries, making it ideal for maintaining a personal work log.
Developers, writers, and professionals who work primarily in the command line and need a lightweight, text-based system to track their daily activities and time without complex software.
Developers choose Doing for its simplicity, speed, and reliance on plain text, which ensures data portability and avoids vendor lock-in, while offering powerful features like time tracking and integration with macOS utilities like LaunchBar and Alfred.
Overview
Doing is a command line interface (CLI) tool designed to help users record and review their activities. It allows for quick logging of tasks and reminders, making it easy to track work progress and recall recent actions after distractions.
Key Features
- Activity Logging — Quickly add entries for current tasks or future reminders with simple commands like
doing nowanddoing later. - Flexible Output — View recent entries, today's activities, or last recorded item with commands like
doing recent,doing today, anddoing last. - Multiple Sections — Organize entries into different categories or sections within a TaskPaper-formatted text file.
- Time Tracking — Record time intervals for entries to analyze productivity and time spent on tasks.
- Plugin Support — Extend functionality with custom plugins and hooks for personalized workflows.
- Integration — Works with LaunchBar and Alfred for quick access and entry addition from macOS utilities.
Philosophy
Doing emphasizes simplicity and speed, allowing users to focus on logging activities without leaving the command line, using a plain text format for longevity and portability.
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