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TaskDial
by TaskDial
What TaskDial is
TaskDial is a free, open-source planner that places tasks on a 12-hour clock face. You enter tasks and durations, and the schedule shows them as coloured arcs, making filled periods and open gaps visible. Fixed-time slots can be used for meetings. The clock hand advances in real time, and completed tasks can be marked after work. A built-in Pomodoro timer provides 25-minute focus sessions and timed breaks, including sessions started from a task. The maker says tasks, settings, and progress sync when you log in from any browser. TaskDial is available as a web service or through self-hosting. The hosted service is currently invite-only, with access requests directed through GitHub. The code is released under the AGPL-3.0 licence; the maker describes a lightweight Node.js backend and static PWA frontend. Its GitHub repository says the project moved to Framagit and was archived on April 10, 2026.
Who it suits
TaskDial suits people who plan work with time blocking and want a clock-based view of their day. It also fits users who prefer self-hosted, open-source software and a built-in focus timer.
What it does well
- Clock-face view shows scheduled time and gaps
- Built-in 25-minute Pomodoro sessions
- Tasks, settings, and progress sync in browsers
- Supports fixed-time meeting slots
- AGPL-3.0 open-source code supports self-hosting
What to know first
- Hosted service is currently invite-only
- GitHub repository is archived
- No third-party integrations are listed
Verdict
TaskDial combines clock-based planning, live progress, and Pomodoro sessions in a free open-source package. Hosted access is restricted, so self-hosting may be the practical route for immediate use.
Facts from TaskDial's own pages
- Access
- The hosted version is invite-only; the page directs users to request access on GitHub or self-host the open-source code. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Architecture
- The maker describes the backend as a lightweight Node.js server and the frontend as a static PWA. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Availability
- The hosted service is currently invite-only, and the maker provides a GitHub link to request access. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Cross-device sync
- The maker says tasks, settings, and progress sync when users log in from any browser. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Focus sessions
- Yes · dynamicskillset.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Focus timer
- A built-in Pomodoro timer offers 25-minute sessions and timed breaks. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- London, England, UK · dynamicskillset.github.io, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The opened maker pages do not state any third-party integrations. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The maker identifies TaskDial as open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Live progress
- The clock hand advances in real time, and users can start a Pomodoro session on a task and mark it done. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The maker site identifies Doug Belshaw and lists Dynamic Skillset Ltd at 20 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU. · dynamicskillset.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Planning method
- time blocking · dynamicskillset.github.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Pomodoro timer
- A built-in Pomodoro timer offers 25-minute sessions and timed breaks. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Progress tracking
- The clock hand advances in real time, and users can mark tasks done after working on them. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- TaskDial maps tasks onto a 12-hour clock face to show how the day is allocated. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Repository status
- The GitHub repository says the project moved to Framagit and was archived on April 10, 2026. · github.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- Users enter tasks and their durations, and TaskDial schedules them on the clock with fixed-time slots for meetings. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The opened maker pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting
- The maker says users can self-host TaskDial using its open-source code. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Task planning
- TaskDial maps tasks onto a 12-hour clock face to show where time is going. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Task scheduling
- Users enter tasks and their durations, and TaskDial schedules them onto the clock with fixed-time slots for meetings. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Visual planning
- Tasks appear as coloured arcs on a clock face, showing how the day fills up and where gaps remain. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
- Visual schedule
- Tasks appear as coloured arcs on the clock face, showing how the day fills up and where gaps remain. · dynamicskillset.github.io, 12 Oct 2026
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