tasks

To create a live task dashboard in Obsidian, generate a persistent TASKS.md file at the vault root using Obsidian Tasks live-query blocks. The dashboard stays current automatically, grouping items into Overdue, Due This Week, Unscheduled, Due Later, and Completed.

Time-based task grouping in an Obsidian vault organizes items into Overdue, Due This Week, Unscheduled, Due Later, and Completed categories. This live dashboard structure enables quick triage without manually scanning notes or maintaining static lists.

Yes, the tasks dashboard excludes the .claude configuration folder from Obsidian live queries. It reads the onebrain.yml configuration file to determine the vault root, ensuring internal folders remain hidden from your task triage view.

To safely mark tasks complete in an Obsidian task view, interact directly with the checkboxes in your notes instead of manually editing the TASKS.md dashboard contents. This safe editing flow ensures the live query blocks stay current without breaking the dashboard structure.

Yes, you can use Obsidian Tasks live-query blocks to maintain an always-current task list. The dashboard applies when users want to view or regenerate TASKS.md by saying “show my tasks,” excluding vault-wide maps, task capture, or daily briefings.

An Obsidian task dashboard requires reading the onebrain.yml configuration file for accurate vault root detection. This ensures the TASKS.md file with correct frontmatter is created or overwritten at the proper root level, and opens correctly in Obsidian after updating.