Import from Markdown

Import tasks from Markdown files that use checkbox lists.

Supported Format

Openza Tasks recognizes this common Markdown checkbox format:

- [ ] Open task (will be imported as active)
- [x] Completed task (will be imported as done)

What Gets Imported

• Task title - The text after the checkbox
• Completion status - Based on [ ] (open) or [x] (completed)
• Project - Imported tasks are placed in Inbox for review

Note

Priority, dates, deadlines, labels, and connections to Todoist or Microsoft To Do are not imported from Markdown. Add them in task details after import.

Import Methods

Import File

1. Click Import in the command bar
2. Select a .md, .markdown, or .txt file
3. Openza Tasks imports detected checkboxes into Inbox

Duplicate Detection

Tasks does not automatically detect duplicates. Review imported tasks and delete anything you do not need.

Tip

Import into a clean Inbox or project-specific file when you want an easier review pass.

Large files

A single line can contain up to 10,000 characters. UTF-8 text files work best.

Examples

Simple Task List

- [ ] Buy milk
- [ ] Call dentist
- [x] Pay bills

Mixed Content (Only Checkboxes Imported)

# Shopping List

## Groceries
- [ ] Eggs
- [ ] Bread
- [x] Butter

## Notes
This is just a note and won't be imported.

Only the items with - [ ] or - [x] prefix are imported as tasks.

Use Cases

From Meeting Notes

Copy action items from meeting notes directly into Openza Tasks.

From Other Apps

Export tasks from another tool as markdown, then import here.

Quick Entry

Write tasks in your favorite text editor, then import in bulk.