Brett I am admit idly fairly new to unix but I really want to use this CLI with a hazel rule to auto add tasks based on a given criteria.
I have installed xcode via the mac app store; installed the gems ‘rb-appscript’, ‘chronic’, and ‘amatch’ based on your install instructions; and dragged the otask executable into my use/bin folder.
I am getting the following error when trying to invoke the CLI, any ideas?
/System/Library/Frameworks/Ruby.framework/Versions/1.8/usr/lib/ruby/1.8/rubygems/custom_require.rb:31:in gem_original_require': no such file to load -- rdoc (LoadError)require'
from /System/Library/Frameworks/Ruby.framework/Versions/1.8/usr/lib/ruby/1.8/rubygems/custom_require.rb:31:in
from /usr/bin/otask:33
This is a great little utility. I am trying to use it from Alfred though and do not know how to either adjust the LaunchBar applescript script to make it work or how else Alfred could use it. One of the problems I have is that because OTask is seen as a Unix Executable by the OS Alfred cannot be made to 'see' it except from a 'find' command.
If anyone can help me I would be grateful.
Quoting Brett Terpstra a few months ago:
I’ve been flirting with a plain-text to-do system again. The biggest problem for me is that a plain text system opens up so many possibilities for fiddling and scripting. I always end up fiddling more than working when I try it.
I don't really see how this is more convenient than using the quick entry dialog. But this has to be one of the most impressive uses of rb-appscript so far.
This is more convenient as you never have to view OmniFocus or the quick entry dialog. Works great using Alfred as well. This is fantastic Brett. Thanks!
It's a long story, but as I mentioned in the post this is a short adaptation of a larger project that I abandoned. I'd agree with your convenience assessment, but it does open up good integration with LaunchBar, Quicksilver, Alfred and the like. And I'm honored to be quoted, even if it's to contradict myself :).
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