Python-CLI-Todo-List

A simple command-line Todo List application written in Python.

Features

• Add tasks
• View tasks
• Remove tasks
• Save tasks to a file
• Load tasks automatically when the program starts

Tasks are stored in tasks.txt and persist between sessions.

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Requirements

• Python 3.x

No external libraries are required.

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Installation

Clone the repository:

https://github.com/Sazid72/Python-CLI-Todo-List.git
cd todo-cl

Run the program:

python todo.py

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Usage

When the program starts, a menu will appear:

Options:
1. Add task
2. View task
3. Remove task
4. Exit

Choose an option by entering its corresponding number.

Adding Tasks

Select:

1

You can add multiple tasks continuously.

Example:

Add a task: Study Python
Add a task: Go to the gym
Add a task: Read a book

Important

The Add Task mode runs in a continuous loop by design.

To return to the main menu:

• Linux/macOS: Press Ctrl + D
• Windows: Press Ctrl + Z, then Enter

This will exit Add Task mode and return to the menu.

Viewing Tasks

Select:

2

Example output:

Your listed tasks are:
1. Study Python
2. Go to the gym
3. Read a book

Removing Tasks

Select:

3

Then type the exact task name:

Task to remove: Study Python

The task will be removed and the changes will be saved automatically.

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Data Storage

Tasks are stored in:

tasks.txt

The file is automatically created when tasks are saved.

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Limitations

This project is intentionally simple and has a few limitations:

• Tasks are stored as plain text.
• No task completion status.
• No due dates.
• No task priorities.
• Removing a task requires typing its exact name.
• If duplicate task names exist, removing a task removes the first matching occurrence.
• No edit task functionality.
• No sorting or searching.

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Future Improvements

Possible future features:

• Save tasks using JSON
• Mark tasks as completed
• Remove tasks by number
• Edit existing tasks
• Add task priorities
• Add due dates
• Search tasks
• Colored terminal output

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License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.