Timebox daily

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by rvzenteno

Smart daily timeboxing with automatic task rollover and structured planning. - This plugin has not been manually reviewed by Obsidian staff.

β˜… 1 stars↓ 237 downloadsUpdated 10d agoMIT

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.


✨ What It Does

TimeBox Daily helps you:

  • Multi-Project Tracking & Sidebar Dashboard: Track projects with visual progress bars and backlogs inside dedicated project notes (TimeBox/Projects/) and a custom sidebar view.
  • Bi-Directional Task Sync: Automatically sync task completion status (- [x]) between Daily Notes, Project Notes, and the Projects Dashboard.
  • One-Click Task Injection ([+ Today]): Push project backlog tasks into today's TimeBox note with a single click.
  • Automatic [[Project]] Link Parsing: Type - [ ] Task [[ProjectName]] in daily notes to auto-link and update project notes.
  • Hide/Show Completed Tasks (πŸ‘): Toggle finished tasks on or off in your sidebar project cards.
  • Smart Task Rollover: Automatically carry forward unfinished tasks and Brain Dump items across days.
  • Structured Daily Notes: Auto-create daily timeboxing templates with focus areas, time blocks, and notes.
  • Auto-Open on Startup: Automatically open today's TimeBox and Projects Dashboard when Obsidian launches.

It is designed for users who want structure without friction.


πŸ“Έ How It Works

Each day, the plugin creates (or opens) a note like:

TimeBox - March 12, 2026

Inside, you'll have:

  • 🎯 Today's Focus
  • ⏰ Time Blocks (Morning / Afternoon / Evening)
  • πŸ“‹ Tasks
  • 🧠 Brain Dump
  • πŸ“ Notes & Reflections
  • βœ… Completed Today

Unfinished tasks automatically move to the next day.

No manual copying. No daily setup.


πŸ“¦ Installation

Install from Community Plugins (Recommended)

  1. Open Settings β†’ Community Plugins
  2. Disable Safe Mode
  3. Click Browse
  4. Search for TimeBox Daily
  5. Click Install
  6. Enable the plugin

Manual Installation

  1. Download the latest release files:

    • main.js
    • manifest.json
    • styles.css
  2. Create a folder in your vault:

.obsidian/plugins/timebox-daily

  1. Copy the files into that folder.

  2. Reload Obsidian and enable the plugin.


πŸš€ Getting Started

  1. Enable the plugin.
  2. A TimeBox folder will be created automatically (configurable).
  3. Restart Obsidian or run the command:

Open Today's TimeBox

  1. Start planning your day.

πŸ—“ 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
  • Tomorrow’s note will automatically include unfinished items

🧠 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.


βš™οΈ 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}}

🎯 Today's Focus

⏰ Time Blocks

Morning

  • [ ]

Afternoon

  • [ ]

Evening

  • [ ]

πŸ“‹ Tasks

  • [ ]

🧠 Brain Dump

πŸ“ Notes & Reflections

βœ… Completed Today

Available variable:

{{date}}


πŸ”Œ Works Well With

  • Dataview – Analyze productivity patterns
  • Tasks – Advanced task querying
  • Calendar – Visual navigation
  • Daily Notes (Core Plugin) – Complementary workflows

πŸ›  Development

Repository: https://github.com/rvzenteno/O-Timebox-Daily

Build

npm install npm run build

Development Mode

npm run dev


🀝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome.

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch
  3. Commit changes
  4. Open a Pull Request

πŸ’™ Support the Project

If TimeBox Daily improves your workflow, you can:

  • ⭐ Star the repository
  • πŸ› Report issues
  • πŸ”€ Contribute code
  • πŸ“’ Share it with others

You may also support development via PayPal:

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/victorzenteno


πŸ“ License

MIT License
See LICENSE file for details.


πŸ“Œ 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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