TimeBox Daily
pendingby Victor Zenteno
Smart daily timeboxing with automatic task rollover and structured planning.
TimeBox Daily
Smart daily timeboxing for Obsidian.
Plan your day in structured time blocks, automatically roll over unfinished tasks, and stay focused without manual setup.
TimeBox Daily creates a consistent daily planning system inside your vault using a practical TimeBox methodology.
β¨ What It Does
TimeBox Daily helps you:
- Automatically create structured daily TimeBox notes
- Open today's TimeBox when Obsidian starts
- Roll over incomplete tasks intelligently
- Maintain a persistent Brain Dump across days
- Plan your day in clear time blocks
- Customize your daily template
- Quickly access todayβs plan from the ribbon or command palette
It is designed for users who want structure without friction.
πΈ How It Works
Each day, the plugin creates (or opens) a note like:
TimeBox - March 12, 2026
Inside, you'll have:
- π― Today's Focus
- β° Time Blocks (Morning / Afternoon / Evening)
- π Tasks
- π§ Brain Dump
- π Notes & Reflections
- β Completed Today
Unfinished tasks automatically move to the next day.
No manual copying. No daily setup.
π¦ Installation
Install from Community Plugins (Recommended)
- Open Settings β Community Plugins
- Disable Safe Mode
- Click Browse
- Search for TimeBox Daily
- Click Install
- Enable the plugin
Manual Installation
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Download the latest release files:
- main.js
- manifest.json
- styles.css
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Create a folder in your vault:
.obsidian/plugins/timebox-daily
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Copy the files into that folder.
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Reload Obsidian and enable the plugin.
π Getting Started
- Enable the plugin.
- A TimeBox folder will be created automatically (configurable).
- Restart Obsidian or run the command:
Open Today's TimeBox
- Start planning your day.
π Daily Workflow
Morning
- Open Obsidian
- Review rolled-over tasks
- Set your #1 focus
- Plan your time blocks
During the Day
- Check off tasks
- Add new items to Brain Dump
- Adjust time blocks as needed
End of Day
- Leave incomplete tasks unchecked
- Reflect in Notes
- Tomorrowβs note will automatically include unfinished items
π§ Smart Task Rollover
TimeBox Daily:
- Moves incomplete tasks forward
- Prevents duplicates
- Keeps completed tasks archived
- Preserves Brain Dump continuity
You can also trigger rollover manually via the Command Palette.
βοΈ Settings
TimeBox Folder
Choose where daily notes are stored.
Default: TimeBox
Auto-Open on Startup
Automatically opens today's TimeBox when Obsidian launches.
Rollover Incomplete Tasks
Automatically carries forward unfinished tasks and Brain Dump items.
Template Customization
You can fully customize your daily template.
Default structure:
TimeBox - {{date}}
π― Today's Focus
β° Time Blocks
Morning
- [ ]
Afternoon
- [ ]
Evening
- [ ]
π Tasks
- [ ]
π§ Brain Dump
π Notes & Reflections
β Completed Today
Available variable:
{{date}}
π Works Well With
- Dataview β Analyze productivity patterns
- Tasks β Advanced task querying
- Calendar β Visual navigation
- Daily Notes (Core Plugin) β Complementary workflows
π Development
Repository: https://github.com/rvzenteno/O-Timebox-Daily
Build
npm install npm run build
Development Mode
npm run dev
π€ Contributing
Contributions are welcome.
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Commit changes
- Open a Pull Request
π Support the Project
If TimeBox Daily improves your workflow, you can:
- β Star the repository
- π Report issues
- π Contribute code
- π’ Share it with others
You may also support development via PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/victorzenteno
π License
MIT License
See LICENSE file for details.
π Roadmap
Planned improvements:
- Weekly & Monthly TimeBox views
- Productivity analytics
- Time tracking integration
- Pomodoro support
- Priority system
- Calendar visualization
- Export functionality
Why TimeBox Daily?
Most daily note systems require manual setup.
TimeBox Daily enforces structure automatically β so you can focus on execution, not organization.
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