The task notation syntax is a Markdown extension to write down tasks.

Its most basic form is:

* [ ] This is my first task

which renders as follows:

• [ ] This is my first task

SilverBullet allows you to simply toggle the complete state of a task by clicking the checkbox.

All tasks across your space are automatically Object/task|indexed and can therefore be Space Lua/Lua Integrated Query|queried.

Custom states

Tasks support the default x and states (done and not done), but custom states as well. Support for this is still basic, however.

Example:

• [NOT STARTED] Task 1 Fix having global variables work in markdown.expandMarkdown
• [IN PROGRESS] Task 2

Restrictions:

• Task states cannot contain : to avoid ambiguity with Attribute syntax.

To define custom states explicitly (and get code completion for them), use the API/taskState API.