Getting started with SchedPlus #
SchedPlus is an offline-first task scheduler for Windows and Linux. It stores your tasks on your computer, and its core task-management features work without an account or network connection. Optional accounts, synchronization, and online backup are planned future additions rather than requirements for local use.
Requirements #
- Windows 10 or later, or a modern Linux distribution
- A desktop environment for the graphical interfaces
macOS is not currently supported. The recommended installation is the Standard package for your platform; see Install SchedPlus packages.
Install #
Install the Standard package for your operating system, then launch SchedPlus from the Start menu or applications menu. Windows and Linux package choices, checksum verification, portable options, upgrades, and source installation are covered in Install SchedPlus packages.
First launch #
Run schedplus without arguments and select an interface, or launch one directly:
schedplus --tk # lightweight Tkinter interface
schedplus --py # advanced PyQt interface
schedplus --version
Packaged editions use dedicated launchers and do not need an interface flag:
schedplus-lite opens Tkinter, schedplus-standard opens PyQt,
schedplus-full opens the selector, and schedplus-cli runs command parsing.
The desktop interfaces and Full-edition selector display the installed SchedPlus version. In either desktop interface, open Help → About SchedPlus to see the installed edition, update channel, package format, platform, and architecture.
Create a task with a date in YYYY-MM-DD, a 24-hour time in HH:MM, and a non-empty description. For example: 2026-08-20, 09:30, and Prepare weekly plan.
In v0.9.0, tasks support notes, priority levels (low/medium/high), duration estimates, categories, recurring schedules, and reminders.
Your data #
Tasks are saved in SQLite, automatically. SchedPlus uses these per-user locations:
- Windows:
%APPDATA%\ZFordDev\SchedPlus\tasks.db - Linux:
~/.local/share/ZFordDev/SchedPlus/tasks.db - Strict Snap:
$SNAP_USER_COMMON/SchedPlus/tasks.db(shared across revisions)
Earlier installations that stored data/tasks.db inside the application are moved to the user data directory automatically when possible.
Next: use the desktop interfaces or manage tasks with the CLI.