Exporting

Learn how to export and share your tasks from Defer in various formats.

Available Export Formats

Basic Exports (Available to All Users)

• CSV Export

  • Export your tasks in a spreadsheet-friendly format
  • Includes task content, creation date, snooze date, links, and completion status
  • Perfect for data analysis or backup purposes

• Plain Text List

  • Copy tasks as a simple bullet-point list
  • Maintains basic formatting for easy sharing

Pro Features

• JSON Export

  • Export tasks in developer-friendly JSON format
  • Includes complete task metadata
  • Ideal for automation and data processing

• Apple Reminders Export

  • Send tasks directly to Apple Reminders
  • Preserves due dates and links
  • Maintains task completion status

• Markdown Checklist

  • Export tasks as a markdown-formatted checklist
  • Preserves links and completion status
  • Perfect for note-taking apps and documentation

• Webhooks

  • Send tasks to other applications and services
  • Configurable triggers for task creation, completion, or deletion
  • Includes complete task data in JSON format

How to Export

1. Single Task Export

   • Right-click (Mac) or long-press (iOS) on any task
   • Choose your desired export format from the menu

2. Bulk Export

   • Select multiple tasks using the selection mode
   • Click the Export menu (folder icon with up arrow)
   • Choose your desired export format

3. Export All Tasks

   • Navigate to Settings → Data
   • Use the export options to export your entire task list

Export Data Format

Tasks are exported with the following information:

• Task content
• Creation date
• Snooze date (if set)
• Associated link (if any)
• Task ID
• Completion status
• Completion date (if completed)

Tips

• Use CSV export for spreadsheet analysis
• Choose JSON for programmatic processing
• Use Reminders export for integration with Apple’s ecosystem
• Leverage webhooks for automated workflows
• Select Markdown for documentation and note-taking