Purple Task
by Purple Task
What Purple Task is
Purple Task is a free, open-source to-do app for Linux, made by Purple Task, a maker founded in 2020. Built with Flutter, it stores information locally on the machine and works without an internet connection. Users can create tasks with a name, add an optional due date, mark them complete, and group them into categories. The project is available through the Snap Store, and the README provides terminal installation with the command `snap install purple-task`. It is released under the MIT license. Purple Task does not currently provide recurring tasks, calendar synchronization, or device sync. The project describes itself as a simple way to help users get things done, while the Snap Store notes that it was created as a Flutter learning exercise and has limited features. The maker invites issue reports, help with existing issues, and translation contributions. Contact information includes [email protected] and a link to the maintainer’s YouTube channel.
Who it suits
Purple Task suits Linux users wanting a local, offline task list with categories and optional due dates. It is less suitable for people needing recurring tasks, calendars, or synchronization.
What it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license
- Works offline with local data storage
- Supports categories and optional due dates
- Available through Snap Store and terminal
- Allows tasks to be marked complete
What to know first
- Linux only
- No recurring tasks
- No calendar synchronization
- No sync between devices
Verdict
Purple Task offers straightforward local task management for Linux without requiring an internet connection. Its missing synchronization and recurring features make it best for simple, single-machine lists.
Facts from Purple Task's own pages
- Built with Flutter
- The repository describes Purple Task as a to-do app made in Flutter. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
- Calendar sync
- No · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Categories
- Tasks can be grouped by categories. · snapcraft.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Contributions
- The maker invites users to report issues or help with existing ones. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
- Features
- The project README shows categories and task management. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2020 · github.com, 28 Sept 2026
- License
- The repository lists an MIT license and attributes copyright to Michał Prędotka. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
- Limits
- The Snap Store description says the app was made as a Flutter learning exercise and that its features are limited. · snapcraft.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Linux installation
- The README links to the Snap Store and gives the command `snap install purple-task`. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
- Local storage
- The app stores data locally on the machine and does not need an internet connection. · snapcraft.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The repository credits copyright to Michał Prędotka, and the maintainer profile describes him as a Flutter developer. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Platform
- The project provides installation through the Snap Store or the terminal, and Snap Store lists it as a Linux app. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Purple Task is described as a simple to-do app to help users get things done. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
- Recurring tasks
- No · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Support
- The maker lists email as a support contact: [email protected]. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- linux · github.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Sync
- The app does not currently have a sync feature. · snapcraft.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Task details
- Tasks can have a name and an optional due date, and can be marked completed. · snapcraft.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Task management
- The README captions a screenshot section “Categories and Task Management.” · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
- Translations
- The maker invites translation help by email. · github.com, 13 Oct 2026
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