TaskTrove Documentation

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Installation ​

This guide will help you install and set up TaskTrove on your system.

TaskTrove is a powerful, self-hosted task management application designed for individuals and teams who want advanced productivity features without compromising on data ownership.

Installation Methods ​

The fastest way to get TaskTrove running:

bash
docker run -p 3000:3000 -v ./data:/app/data -d --name tasktrove ghcr.io/dohsimpson/tasktrove

That's it! TaskTrove will be running on port 3000.

Option 2: Docker Compose ​

For a more permanent setup:

bash
# Download the setup files
git clone https://github.com/dohsimpson/TaskTrove
cd TaskTrove/selfhost

# Start TaskTrove
docker-compose up -d

TaskTrove will be running on port 3000.

Accessing TaskTrove ​

Once installed, open your web browser and navigate to:

http://localhost:3000

First Time Setup ​

When accessing TaskTrove after a fresh install, you will be prompted to set up the data files. This initial setup process creates the necessary directories and configuration files for your task management system.

Your Data ​

  • Complete Privacy: Your data stays on your own server
  • No Registration: No accounts or passwords are required
  • Local Storage: Tasks are stored in simple JSON files
  • Easy Backup: Copy the data directory to backup your tasks

Next Steps ​

Now that TaskTrove is installed, you can start creating tasks and organizing your projects. The interface is intuitive and requires no additional setup.