Show HN: ZenTasker – Open-source, calm GTD task manager (pre-code launch)

1 points by duncanwalsh ↗ HN
I’ve struggled with task management tools that feel cluttered, overwhelming, or misaligned with how I think and work. So I’m starting ZenTasker — an open-source, self-hosted GTD task manager designed for simplicity, accessibility, and focus.\n>\n> Why ZenTasker:\n> - Built-in GTD structure: Programme > Subproject > Next Action\n> - Gradual reveal to reduce decision paralysis\n> - Designed from day one for neurodiverse inclusivity (energy tagging, sequential focus views)\n> - Minimal UI, with optional advanced features via plugins (Kanban, Eisenhower Matrix, Time Blocking)\n> - Personalization via file-based settings\n>\n> This is my first open-source project and I’m currently in the pre-code phase. I’m looking for input from developers, designers, and accessibility specialists who’d like to help shape it.\n>\n> Here’s the repo and discussion space: \n> https://github.com/walshd1/Zentasker/discussions I’d love your thoughts on the idea, architectural suggestions, and advice for building a great contributor community. Any feedback or questions welcome!\n>\n> Thanks for reading.

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> Any feedback or questions welcome

Come back once you have something to show.

Good luck! The first thing that comes to mind for me is how will you differentiate yourself from taskwarrior (it is also open source and based off of getting things done)

I'm assuming you won't have to understand or use the command line even if taskwarrior's utilization is pretty straightforward? Id imagine that simple cross-device synchronization might be a target area similarly? Just some random thoughts that come to mind