TaskForge for Obsidian Tasks

Azhar Dewji

In-app purchases

About this app

TaskForge is a DOCUMENT & FILE MANAGEMENT app for Markdown task files used with Obsidian.
Its core purpose is to LOCATE, READ, EDIT, and ORGANIZE Markdown (.md) task files across
user‑selected folders in shared storage (internal, SD card, or sync folders). To do this,
TaskForge requires Android’s special “All files access” (MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE). Without
this permission, the app cannot perform its core file‑management functions.

Built for Obsidian workflows
• Discover checkbox tasks across your vault’s Markdown files
• 100% Markdown: due/scheduled dates, priorities, tags, recurrence
• Works alongside Obsidian; not affiliated with or endorsed by Obsidian.md

What TaskForge does as a file manager
• Scans nested folders to find task‑containing Markdown files
• Reads & writes changes directly to the original .md files you selected
• Monitors files for changes made in other apps (like Obsidian) and updates views
• Supports large vaults and external storage/SD cards used by sync tools

Widgets & notifications (Android)
• Home Screen widgets for Today, Overdue, #tags, or any saved filter
• Due‑time notifications you can act on (Complete / Postpone)
• Works offline after initial vault selection; no account, no analytics

How it works
1) Choose your Obsidian vault folder on device (internal, SD card, or a sync folder)
2) TaskForge scans your Markdown files to discover tasks automatically
3) Manage tasks in the app and from widgets; changes write back to your files
4) Real‑time file monitoring keeps lists current when you edit files elsewhere

FILE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Important)
TaskForge functions as a specialized FILE MANAGER for your Markdown task files. To keep your
mobile task system in sync with your vault, the app must:
• Read the contents of files in user‑selected folders (outside app storage)
• Efficiently process large, nested folders with many Markdown files to discover tasks
• Write updates back to the ORIGINAL files when you create, edit, or complete tasks
• Monitor files for real‑time changes so your task lists reflect the latest state

WHY “ALL FILES ACCESS” IS NEEDED
Obsidian vaults can live anywhere (internal storage, SD card, 3rd‑party sync roots). To
provide persistent, real‑time file management across these locations—without repeated
system pickers—TaskForge requests MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and operates on the folder you
choose. We evaluated privacy‑friendly alternatives (Storage Access Framework / MediaStore),
but they do not support our core needs for vault‑wide indexing and low‑latency monitoring
across nested directories. We DO NOT upload or collect your files; data stays on device.

Privacy & compatibility
• No data collected; works offline after setup
• Works alongside your sync solution (Syncthing, FolderSync, Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
• Your files remain plain‑text Markdown and fully portable

Some advanced features may require TaskForge Pro.

Ratings and reviews

Just what I needed. Beautiful UI compared to similar apps and it's much more integrated with tasks than markor or other markdown editors Free tier not being able to use widgets is annoying though, I would have at least wanted to see how my tasks would look in the widget before having to purchase it. On that note - premium pricing is extremely reasonable, keep this pricing model for sure

Giving it 4 stars because the concept is good, although it isn't right for the way I use Obsidian. I tried to set up a custom filter that *might* make it useful to me (rather than it trying to show me every checklist in my vault). But I would have to pay a monthly subscription for that. (I'm not sure if I would use it anyway, and I might not remember to cancel a trial.)

This makes a great addition to use with Obsidian to manage tasks across your vault. This app is a great way to add task notification on your phone as Obsidian doesn't provide that functionality natively. There are a number of options to customize how your tasks are displayed in the app, which is super useful. The widget is useful as well for quickly looking at your list and being able to mark off tasks quickly. I consider this an essential companion to Obsidian and well worth the premium cost.

What’s new

Various bug fixes