TaskPaper
TaskPaper is a macOS plain-text to-do list app for organizing projects, tasks, notes, and @tags.
What TaskPaper is
TaskPaper is a macOS plain-text to-do list app for organizing projects, tasks, notes, and @tags. It combines a text editor with outlining tools such as folding, focusing, filtering, and saved searches. Lines are formatted as you type, and lists can be narrowed by tag, item type, or content. Keyboard navigation, commands, and palettes support quick movement through a file. Dates and times can be managed in plain text, while Reminders.app import and export includes Siri support. You can create LESS/CSS-powered themes and extend the app with scripts through its JavaScript API. Files remain plain text, so they can be edited in another text editor or compatible app. TaskPaper supports subtasks and has an active support community and forums. It is paid, has no free plan, and offline access is listed as none.
Good
- Plain-text files remain portable
- Outlining includes folding and focused views
- Filtering and saved searches organize lists
- Apple Reminders import and export
- JavaScript API supports scripting
Watch out
- macOS only
- No free plan
- Offline access is listed as none
- Maker describes it as finished software
Who it suits
TaskPaper suits macOS users who prefer plain-text files, outline-based organization, subtasks, filtering, and scripting. It is less suitable if offline access is required.
Verdict
TaskPaper offers a text-first workflow with outlining, search, Reminders exchange, and scripting. Its macOS-only availability and lack of listed offline access are important constraints.
Plans and prices
From TaskPaper's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| TaskPaper | — | Price not stated on the opened page |
The facts
Each one read from TaskPaper's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Customization
- Users can create themes with LESS/CSS-powered stylesheets and extend the app with scripts.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Dates
- TaskPaper supports managing dates and times in plain text to schedule tasks.checked 9 Oct 2026
- File portability
- TaskPaper files are plain text and can be edited in any text editor or compatible app.checked 9 Oct 2026
- JavaScript API
- The product page describes an extensive JavaScript API for scripting.checked 9 Oct 2026
- List structure
- It organizes projects, tasks, notes, and @tags, and automatically formats lines as users type.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Navigation
- The app provides fast keyboard navigation, commands, and palettes for navigation.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Offline access
- nonechecked 21 Sep 2026
- Outliner
- It combines a text editor with outlining features, including folding, focusing, filtering, and saved searches.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The opened product page does not state security or compliance certifications.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Product status
- The maker describes TaskPaper as finished software and says it does not expect to add big new features.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- TaskPaper is a plain text to-do list app for making lists and getting organized.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Reminders integration
- It supports importing and exporting with Reminders.app, including Siri.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Search
- Lists can be filtered by tag, item type, or content.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Subtasks
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker points users to an active support community and support forums.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2006checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Bangor, Maine, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- macoschecked 21 Sep 2026
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