TaskSync: Terminal-Based AI Agent for Efficient Task Management

TaskSync: Terminal-Based AI Agent for Efficient Task Management

Summary

TaskSync is a terminal-based AI agent designed to enhance efficiency and reduce premium request usage with tools like Copilot. It facilitates a human-in-the-loop workflow, allowing users to provide feedback or new tasks directly through the terminal. This autonomous agent operates continuously, streamlining AI-assisted development by actively requesting tasks.

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Updated on October 12, 2025
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TypeScriptAI AgentTerminalDeveloper ToolsProductivityCopilotAutomation

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Introduction

TaskSync is an innovative terminal-based AI agent designed to optimize your workflow with AI IDEs like Copilot, Trae, and Winsurf. It provides a simple yet powerful protocol that allows you to manage tasks efficiently, reduce premium request usage, and provide continuous feedback to your AI agent. By transforming your AI into a persistent, interactive terminal agent, TaskSync ensures your development process is more streamlined and cost-effective.

Installation

TaskSync is not installed in the traditional sense, but rather activated by providing a specific prompt to your AI agent. Follow these steps to get started:

  1. Get the TaskSync Prompt: Copy or download the latest TaskSync protocol from here.
  2. Optional: Specs Workflow: For a more structured, spec-driven approach, you can use the Specs-Tasksync protocol instead.
  3. Initialize Agent: Provide the chosen protocol file (e.g., tasksync.md or specs-tasksync.md) as context to your AI IDE or agent. Then, activate it by typing in chat: Strictly follow TaskSync Protocol #tasksync.md (or specs-tasksync.md). For Copilot, use it as a custom chat mode.
  4. Agent Activation: The agent will immediately become a terminal-based autonomous agent and announce its initialization.
  5. Task Input: The agent will then execute $task = Read-Host "Enter your task" (or read -p "Enter your task: " task for macOS/Linux) and wait for your input.

Note: Tasks must be entered as a single line. When pasting into the terminal, click "Paste as One Line".

Examples

Once activated, TaskSync transforms your AI into a persistent terminal agent. Here's how it interacts and some best practices:

The agent will prompt you for tasks directly in your terminal:

$task = Read-Host "Enter your task"
# or for macOS/Linux
read -p "Enter your task: " task

For optimal performance with GPT models and Copilot, consider these settings:

  • Auto Approve: Turn on "Auto Approve" in your settings to allow the agent to execute commands without constant permission requests.
  • Max Requests: Increase "Max Requests" to 999 to ensure the agent can work on long-running tasks without interruption. This can be done via your user settings JSON file:
"chat.agent.maxRequests": 999

It is recommended to keep TaskSync sessions to 1-2 hours maximum to minimize potential hallucinations. Start a new chat session when needed for best results.

TaskSync also offers alternative integration options:

  • TaskSync MCP Server: For feedback-oriented development, the TaskSync MCP Server enables continuous feedback loops using a feedback.md file, reducing costly requests.
  • TaskSync VS Code Extension: For an integrated experience, the VS Code Extension provides a sidebar interface for task input, one-click Copilot activation, and automatic file management.

Why Use TaskSync?

TaskSync offers significant advantages for developers working with AI agents:

  • Human-in-the-loop Workflow: Provide real-time feedback or new tasks, saving premium requests on your AI IDEs and guiding the AI more effectively.
  • Terminal-Based Agent Interaction: Your AI becomes a persistent terminal agent that actively requests tasks, fostering a more interactive and continuous development environment.
  • Autonomous Operation: The agent runs continuously, executing tasks autonomously without needing constant re-initialization.
  • Never Terminates Automatically: TaskSync maintains persistent operation until you explicitly command it to "stop", "end", "terminate", or "quit", ensuring uninterrupted workflow.
  • Cost Efficiency: By reducing speculative operations and enabling precise feedback, TaskSync helps minimize the usage of premium AI requests.

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