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who is using plain txt to gtd?

hi:

Who is using any of the plain txt solutions to implement gtd?

I have tried the todotxt.com script but found it a bit limited.

I am using kgtd and I miss some of the features in other systems.

Like the actions page, the outline capabilities, being able to enter tasks using quicksilver, easily apply contexts etc...

I hate the sync button in kgtd and that the file is oo3 so i want to move to something txt based but didnt find a proper solution yet.

What do you recommend?

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I know a lot of...

I know a lot of people use emacs org-mode. I imagine some of them will be chiming in here soon.

I use Vim Outliner for project planning. It has checkboxes, nice color highlighting, and is lightning fast.

It wouldn't be too hard to add context symbols (@home, @office, etc.) to each action and then set up a script to pull out and organize actions by context.

 
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