CLI Task Manager

Project Overview

CLI Task Manager is a command-line application built in Python that lets you manage your to-do list directly from the terminal. It supports the full task lifecycle: adding, listing, completing, and deleting tasks, all persisted locally in a JSON file.

Technical Implementation

Task Operations

The tool provides four core subcommands:

• add: Create a new task with an optional category
• list: Display all tasks with their status, date, category, and ID
• complete: Mark a task as done using its UUID
• delete: Remove a task permanently by its UUID

Data Persistence

Tasks are stored in a local JSON file, making the tool completely self-contained with no need for a database or external service. Each task is identified by a UUID, ensuring unique identification even across sessions.

CLI Design

The interface uses Python’s argparse module with subcommands, following Unix CLI conventions. The output is clean and readable, showing completion status with [X] and [ ] indicators.

Why this project?

This project demonstrates the ability to:

• Build practical CLI tools that solve real everyday problems.
• Implement data persistence with simple, appropriate technology choices.
• Write clean, maintainable Python with a focus on user experience.