log

The log command is the same as the add command, with one difference - the task is added in the completed state. Sometimes it is necessary to record tasks that are already completed, if you are faithfully tracking work. For example:

$ task log Order the materials +home +construction

This task is immediately recorded as completed, which means it will not be displayed on any report that shows pending tasks.

$ task log Order the materials start:2017-02-05 end:2017-02-06

This task is immediately recorded as completed with a beginning and an ending date.

See Also

Other ways of creating tasks include:

  • add command
  • duplicate command
  • import command