Import from Markdown

Import tasks directly from markdown files or pasted text using GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) checkbox syntax.

Supported Format

Openza Tasks recognizes GFM task list syntax:

- [ ] Open task (will be imported as active)
- [x] Completed task (will be imported as done)

What Gets Imported

• Task title - The text after the checkbox
• Completion status - Based on [ ] (open) or [x] (completed)

Note

Priority, due dates, and labels are not imported from markdown. You can add these after import.

Import Methods

Method 1: Paste Text

1. Click Import in the navigation rail
2. Select the Paste tab
3. Paste your markdown text
4. Review detected tasks
5. Click Import

Method 2: Import File

1. Click Import in the navigation rail
2. Select the File tab
3. Click Choose File
4. Select a .md or .txt file
5. Review detected tasks
6. Click Import

Duplicate Detection

When importing, Openza Tasks checks for duplicate tasks:

Option	Behavior
Skip duplicates	Existing tasks are not modified
Create anyway	Import all tasks even if duplicates exist

Task Preview

Before importing, you’ll see:

• List of all detected tasks
• Checkbox status (open/completed)
• Total count of tasks to import

Tip

Review the preview carefully before importing. You can go back and edit your markdown if needed.

Safety Limits

To prevent issues with large files:

• Maximum file size: 5 MB
• Maximum line length: 10,000 characters
• Encoding: UTF-8 only

Examples

Simple Task List

- [ ] Buy milk
- [ ] Call dentist
- [x] Pay bills

Mixed Content (Only Checkboxes Imported)

# Shopping List

## Groceries
- [ ] Eggs
- [ ] Bread
- [x] Butter

## Notes
This is just a note and won't be imported.

Only the items with - [ ] or - [x] prefix are imported as tasks.

Use Cases

From Meeting Notes

Copy action items from meeting notes directly into Openza Tasks.

From Other Apps

Export tasks from another tool as markdown, then import here.

Quick Entry

Write tasks in your favorite text editor, then import in bulk.