task-agent

Automate kanban task tracking using Markdown files by running the task_manager.py CLI to create, assign, and move tasks across backlog, todo, in-progress, and done lanes. It enforces sequential IDs and provides live board views without external dependencies.

The best way to manage a lightweight kanban board from the command line is using a Python CLI that stores tasks as plain-text Markdown files. This approach ensures a single source of truth and prevents manual file edits from corrupting task IDs.

No, you do not need external dependencies to run this Python CLI for task automation. It operates using only the Python 3.8+ standard library, ensuring safe, isolated operation without hard dependencies on external systems.

Cross-lane task coordination in a Markdown-based board works by maintaining a single, global sequence across backlog, todo, in-progress, and done lanes. The CLI enforces kanban sovereignty, ensuring task edits occur only through official commands.

You should not manually edit Markdown task files because the CLI enforces kanban sovereignty to prevent manual modifications that could corrupt sequential IDs. All task creation and status updates must go through the task_manager.py CLI.

Your Python task manager requires Python 3.8 or higher to run the task_manager.py CLI and execute its standard library modules. This minimum version ensures proper syntax support and isolated operation for automating your kanban lanes.