#1466·foam

Task as like Obsidian.Task?

Author: 0x6d12Created May 15, 2025Updated Aug 8, 2025

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

I’m currently using Foam in VS Code and feel there’s a gap when it comes to managing tasks within markdown notes. In Obsidian, the Tasks plugin makes it easy to create, track, filter, and query tasks using simple markdown syntax (- [ ]) along with metadata like due dates, priority, and tags.

With Foam, while note-linking and structure are great, I often get frustrated that tasks are just plain checkboxes—there’s no higher-level way to organize or view them across notes. There’s no integrated task list, no global query view, and no priority/deadline support.

Describe the solution you'd like

As a user, I expected basic tasks in markdown to behave like Obsidian.Task—filterable, queryable, tracked. Instead, they’re static and can’t be easily managed across files.

Ideal steps I’d love to see: 1. Write a task in a note like: - [ ] My task 2025-05-15 #important 2. View all open tasks across notes in a central query view 3. Filter by tag (#important), due date (), or completion status 4. Optional dashboard or kanban-style integration 5. Bonus: VS Code calendar/GitHub Issues integration for timelines and planning

Describe alternatives you've considered

I’ve tried: • Manual task management with plain markdown checkboxes • Workarounds with Dataview-like custom scripts or search regex, but they’re brittle and not integrated

Still, none feel as seamless and intuitive as how Obsidian.Task works inside notes.

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