Save your tasks to a file for backup or transfer between devices.
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🚀 Smart Simple Task Tracker (SSTT) v1.3
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Single-Topic-Taskpage System for Focused Work
🤖 AI-Friendly System Overview
Architecture: Distributed single-task system with
one STT instance per Chrome Tab Group
Data Flow: Cross-tab communication via localStorage
event bus with URL parameter synchronization
Key Innovation: Keystroke-aware updates with
aggregated task view across all open tabs
🎯 Recent Architecture Updates:
WinID Normalization: Prevents duplicate entries via getSafeWinID() system
URL-First Trust: URL parameters trusted over localStorage for winID generation
Empty Task Visibility: All tasks displayed, including empty ones for cleanup
Storage Monitoring: 85% threshold alerts with 1-hour cooldown
Core Architecture: One STT Per Tab Group
STT follows a simple but powerful organizational principle:
Each Chrome Tab Group represents
one topic to work on
Each Tab Group contains exactly
one STT to manage all related
thoughts and tasks
You typically have
20-30 Tab Groups open
simultaneously, each with its own dedicated STT
How It Works
🌐 Chrome Tab Group = One Topic
Each tab group represents a single topic or project, with
typically 20-30 groups open simultaneously.
📋 One STT Per Group
Every tab group contains exactly one STT interface to manage all
tasks and thoughts for that specific topic.
🔄 Real-Time Sync
Keystroke-aware updates with URL parameter sharing for instant
synchronization across all open STTs.
💾 LocalStorage Communication
Shared communication bus between all open windows/tabs enables
cross-window task awareness.
💾 LocalStorage Communication
Shared communication bus between all open windows/tabs enables
cross-window task awareness.
Key Features
One Task Per Tab: Each STT manages exactly one
primary task for its tab group
Cross-Window Awareness: All STTs see each other's
tasks in real-time
URL Parameter Sync: Task data is shared via URL
parameters for easy sharing
Due Date Tracking: Visual indicators for past
due/upcoming tasks
Keystroke-Aware Updates: Real-time sync triggered
by typing activity
Chrome Sync Compatible: Tab groups sync across
devices via Chrome's built-in synchronization
Backup System: Import/export functionality for all
your tasks
URL-First Architecture: Tasks are synchronized via URL parameters for reliable cross-device
compatibility
Event Delegation: All task actions use efficient event delegation for dynamic content
LocalStorage as Cache: Browser storage acts as performance cache while URLs maintain data
integrity
Cross-Device Sync: Share task URLs across devices via browser tab syncing
Workflow & Navigation
Use Alt +
Tab on Windows to quickly switch
between task windows
Use Ctrl +
Shift +
A in Chrome to jump between windows
quickly
Keep the STT tab active in each Chrome window for instant overview
when switching
Prefix task titles with group numbers for easy identification
Use due dates to track time-sensitive tasks waiting for feedback
Pro Tip: Manually number your Chrome Tab Groups and
use the same number as the first characters in your task title for
visual organization across all your STTs.
Technical Implementation
Each STT gets a unique ID (win_xxxxxxxxx)
Data is stored with key prefixes:
pageTitle_win_xxx,
details_win_xxx
The "Task List" shows
all active tasks including the current tab
Keystroke-aware refresh keeps everything in sync (not just periodic
updates)
Tasks are categorized into: Past Due / Undated / Upcoming
URL parameters store task data:
?win=id&title=text&details=text&dueDate=YYYY-MM-DD
Priority System: URL parameters take precedence over local storage,
enabling sharing across devices via synced Grouped Tabs in Chrome.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl +
S: Save backup
Ctrl +
R: Refresh task list
Esc: Clear focus from current field
Mobile Synchronization
Your Chrome tab groups (and thus your STT pages) will automatically
sync with your mobile device through Chrome's built-in synchronization
features, maintaining your multi-window workspace across devices.
Sharing Tasks
Since task data is encoded in URL parameters, you can share individual
tasks simply by copying the URL. When opened, the recipient will see
the exact task content you've created.