Metadata Syntax
Overview
Metadata tags are written inline in your task text. AutoMD parses them and displays structured data in the UI while keeping your markdown human-readable.
Tags reference
| Tag | Syntax | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignee | @name | @alice | Assign a task to someone |
| Label | #label | #design | Categorize with a label |
| Priority | priority:level | priority:high | Set priority (high, medium, low) |
| Due date | due:date | due:friday | Set a deadline |
| Estimate | est:duration | est:4h | Estimate effort |
Assignees
Use @name anywhere in the task text:
- [ ] Design landing page @alice @bobMultiple assignees are supported.
Labels
Use #label for categorization:
- [ ] Build auth module #backend #securityPriority
Three levels: high, medium, low:
- [ ] Fix login bug priority:highDue dates
Supports natural language and ISO dates:
- [ ] Ship v1.0 due:friday
- [ ] Quarterly review due:2026-03-15Estimates
Duration-based estimates:
- [ ] Write tests est:2h
- [ ] Refactor auth est:1dInfo
Additional metadata types and custom fields coming soon.