January 6, 2026
Task Wars: AI Code vs. Downvote Police
Gtasks-terminal – Google Tasks power-tool for the terminal
Power users cheer; critics shout “AI-made!” and slam sketchy installer vibes
TLDR: A new terminal tool for Google Tasks packs pro features like tagging, reports, and multi‑account support, but the comments erupted over alleged AI‑generated code, a removed post, and security worries about the quick installer and sign‑in. Power users are thrilled; skeptics say trust and safety come first.
Meet Gtasks-terminal, a command-line tool that brings Google’s to‑do list into the keyboard-only world. Fans are pumped about the power moves—filters, tags, multi‑account juggling, deduping, reports, and even an interactive mode—calling it a productivity nerd’s dream. The project lives on GitHub and installs via a quick script or the Python package manager. But the comments? Oh, they’re the real show.
The thread caught fire when a visible comment was reportedly removed, triggering claims that moderators zapped it because parts of the tool might be AI-generated. One user re-posted the gist and scolded the “downvote police,” igniting a free‑speech flame war and an AI‑purity test in the same breath. Meanwhile, the “copy‑paste installer” drew side‑eye from security hawks, and the Google sign‑in setup (needed to access your tasks) spooked privacy diehards. Jokes piled on: “Finally, a way to procrastinate faster—in the terminal,” and “Can it generate a report on why I didn’t do any of this?” Supporters say the advanced sync, tags, and backups are exactly what serious list‑makers need; skeptics see yet another risky shortcut with mystery code and AI fingerprints. The tool is neat—but the drama is the feature everyone’s clicking for.
Key Points
- •Google Tasks CLI (gtasks-cli) is a terminal tool for managing Google Tasks with features like CRUD, advanced filters, multi-account support, deduplication, tagging, interactive mode, reports, advanced sync, backups, and external editor integration.
- •Installation is available via an automated script that configures PATH or via PyPI (recommended); prerequisites include Python 3.7+ and a Google account with Google Tasks enabled.
- •The latest package version cited is 0.1.4, and a setup assistant can verify installation, create configs, guide Google authentication, and test basic functionality.
- •Development setup involves cloning the GitHub repository, creating a Python virtual environment, installing requirements, and installing the package in editable mode.
- •Authentication requires a Google Cloud Project with the Tasks API enabled and OAuth 2.0 Desktop credentials saved as client_secret.json in the project root.