Task Manager v2.0

Introduction

Task Manager v2.0 is an open-source Laravel 12 application for managing projects, tasks, notes, reminders, routines, and files — all in one place. Version 2.0 ships with a completely redesigned UI inspired by ClickUp, built from the ground up with a custom design system (cu-* component pattern) featuring a consistent indigo/violet gradient palette, two-panel layouts, and smooth interactions across every page.

What's New in v2.0

• Complete UI redesign — consistent design system across all modules: dashboard, projects, tasks, notes, reminders, routines, files, and profile
• Rich project management — project cards with progress rings, task breakdowns, team members, budget tracking, and smart status derivation
• ClickUp-style task board — Kanban board with drag-and-drop across To Do / In Progress / Completed columns, priority badges, checklist items per task, and estimated hours
• Enhanced notes — categories, tag chips, favourites, word count, rich multi-line content, and grid/list toggle
• Powerful reminders — four priority levels (low/medium/high/urgent), categories, recurring reminders (daily/weekly/monthly/yearly), snooze, overdue detection, and completion tracking
• Routines — daily, weekly, and monthly routine views with day/week/month selectors
• File manager — file upload with type detection, preview (image/PDF/generic), and a dedicated file detail page
• Full profile module — avatar upload with live preview, bio, phone, location, website, password change with strength meter and live requirement checklist
• Redesigned login page — clean card layout with password show/hide toggle, no external CSS framework dependency
• Rich test data seeder — 4 projects, 31 tasks, 8 notes, 9 reminders, 4 routines, 6 files, and a fully populated user profile out of the box

Features

Module	Capabilities
Dashboard	Activity stats, productivity chart (last 14 days), upcoming reminders, recent tasks
Projects	CRUD, slug-based routing, team members, budget, progress tracking, status filter
Tasks	Kanban board, priority/status, checklist sub-items, estimated hours, due dates
Notes	Categories, tags, favourites, search, grid/list view
Reminders	Priority, category, recurrence, snooze, overdue/due-soon detection
Routines	Daily / weekly / monthly frequency views
Files	Upload, type badges, image & PDF preview, detail view
Profile	Avatar, bio, contact info, password with strength meter

Prerequisites

• PHP 8.2 or higher
• Composer
• Laravel 12
• MySQL 8+ or any supported database
• Node.js & npm (for Vite asset compilation)

Setup Instructions

Step 1: Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/arafat-web/Task-Manager.git
cd Task-Manager

Step 2: Install Dependencies

composer install
npm install

Step 3: Configure Environment Variables

cp .env.example .env

Update .env with your database credentials:

DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=task_manager
DB_USERNAME=root
DB_PASSWORD=

Step 4: Generate Application Key

php artisan key:generate

Step 5: Run Migrations and Seed Database

php artisan migrate --seed

This will run the TestDataSeeder and populate the app with realistic demo data (4 projects, 31 tasks, 8 notes, 9 reminders, 4 routines, and 6 files).

Step 6: Build Frontend Assets

npm run build

For local development with hot reload: npm run dev

Step 7: Create Storage Symlink

php artisan storage:link

Step 8: Serve the Application

php artisan serve

Open http://localhost:8000 in your browser.

Demo Login

Email:    admin@example.com
Password: secret

Credentials are created by the seeder. Run php artisan migrate:fresh --seed to reset.

How to Use

Projects

Create and manage multiple projects with budgets, start/end dates, and team members. Each project card shows a progress ring, task breakdown (To Do / In Progress / Done), and live status. Tasks are organized in a ClickUp-style Kanban board within each project.

Tasks

Add tasks with priority, due date, and estimated hours. Break tasks down further with checklist sub-items. Drag and drop cards between To Do, In Progress, and Completed columns.

Notes

Create notes with a category, comma-separated tags, and mark any note as a favourite. Switch between grid and list views. Full-text search across title, content, and category.

Reminders

Set one-off or recurring reminders (daily / weekly / monthly / yearly) with four priority levels and optional location. The dashboard highlights overdue and due-soon reminders automatically.

Routines

Define habits or recurring work blocks with daily, weekly, or monthly frequencies. View your schedule filtered by day, week, or month.

Files

Upload any file — images and PDFs get a built-in preview on the detail page. Files are tagged by type and can be downloaded or replaced at any time.

Profile

Update your name, email, phone, location, website, and bio. Upload a profile avatar with a live preview before saving. Change your password with a real-time strength meter that checks length, uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.

Demo

Tech Stack

• Backend: Laravel 12, PHP 8.2+
• Frontend: Blade templates, custom cu-* CSS design system, Bootstrap Icons, Vite
• Database: MySQL (compatible with PostgreSQL / SQLite)
• Storage: Laravel filesystem (public disk) for avatar and file uploads

License

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

Contributing

For any issues or inquiries, please open an issue on the Issues page.
Contributions are always welcome — please open a Pull Request.
🎉 Thanks for reading! 🌟

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