TaskNotes 4.0.0-beta.0

Beta Release

You may encounter issues. Report problems on GitHub Issues.

What's New in v4

TaskNotes v4 migrates all views to the Bases system.

Breaking Changes

• Minimum Obsidian version: 1.10.1
• View commands now use Bases files - Ribbon icons and command palette commands (Calendar, Kanban, Tasks, Agenda, Project Subtasks) now open .base files created automatically in your vault
• Saved filter views - Custom saved views can be converted to .base files using a conversion button in settings

Added

OAuth Calendar Integration

• Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook integration via OAuth 2.0
  • View and sync calendar events in Bases calendar
  • Drag events in the TaskNotes bases calendar to change the event's time online
  • Events sync every 15 minutes or upon local change
  • Requires creating your own OAuth application (approximately 15 minutes)
  • See Calendar Setup Guide

Time Entry Editor Modal

• Dedicated interface for managing time entries
  • Alt-drag on Bases calendar to create time entries
  • View total tracked time per task
  • Edit and delete time entries
  • Access via Task Action Palette (Alt/Opt + Enter)

Kanban Swimlane Layout

• Horizontal swimlane grouping option for Bases Kanban
  • Group tasks by status, priority, or other fields
  • Hide empty columns
  • Configurable column widths
  • Improved drag-and-drop in swimlane mode

Saved View Converter

• Conversion button in settings to convert saved filter views to .base files
• Original settings preserved
• Converted views created in TaskNotes/Views/

Changed

View System Architecture

• All views now use Bases architecture
  • Calendar, Kanban, Tasks, Agenda, and Project Subtasks are .base files
  • Views stored in TaskNotes/Views/
  • Keyboard shortcuts and ribbon icons map to .base files
  • Configure file paths in Settings → Integrations → Bases Integration

Calendar

• Control which calendar sources display
  • Toggle Google Calendar, Microsoft Calendar, and ICS events independently
  • Configurable list view with custom day count (2-10 days)
  • Improved timezone handling for recurring events

Settings

• Reorganized settings tabs
  • OAuth calendar settings in Integrations tab
  • Updated help text

Fixed

• (#843) Fixed task tag being added when "Identify tasks by" is set to "Property"
  • TaskCreationModal, TaskEditModal, and InstantTaskConvertService now respect taskIdentificationMethod setting
  • Thanks to @jack2game
• Fixed dark mode calendar borders
• Fixed Bases Kanban column ordering - Thanks to @mweichert
• Fixed state management bug in FilterSettingsComponent
• Fixed timezone handling for recurring events

Migration Guide

First Launch

1. Default view files are created automatically in TaskNotes/Views/
2. Ribbon and command palette commands now open .base files
3. Review Settings → General to customize view file paths

Converting Saved Filter Views

1. Go to Settings → General
2. Click the conversion button to convert saved filter views to .base files
3. Converted views appear in a file in TaskNotes/Views/

Calendar Integration (Optional)

1. Go to Settings → Integrations → OAuth Calendar Integration
2. Follow the Calendar Setup Guide
3. Create OAuth applications with Google and/or Microsoft (approximately 15 minutes)
4. Enter Client ID and Secret in calendar cards
5. Click Connect

Known Limitations

• Quick OAuth setup is disabled - only advanced setup (your own credentials) is available
• Saved filter views require manual conversion using the button in settings
• Migration is one-way - downgrading to v3 may require manual reconfiguration
• OAuth setup requires creating applications with Google/Microsoft

Feedback

Report issues on GitHub. Include:

• Obsidian version
• Steps to reproduce
• Console errors (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I)
• Whether issue occurs after migration or fresh install