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TaskFreak Original is a small, open-source PHP task manager created in 2005. It organizes tasks by project, context, priority, and deadline, and is described as GTD-style rather than a full project suite with Gantt charts, billing, or client portals.
The official site now states that the project is on hold. Softaculous still offers the older 0.7.0 package. TaskFreak can help with an existing list or a low-risk personal workflow, but it is not a suitable foundation for a new business-critical workspace.
Development On Hold
The TaskFreak website says the project is on hold and points to older source code. Softaculous lists version 0.7.0, released October 26, 2016, with an application footprint of about 1.22 MB. Historical notes describe GPL licensing and PHP with MySQL or SQLite. Do not treat current PHP or security maintenance as guaranteed. Use TaskFreak only after a compatibility review, or keep it isolated for recovery and migration.
TaskFreak Overview and Features
A Simple Legacy Task List
TaskFreak is useful when you need a compact personal or small-team task list and already understand its age.
It is not a modern replacement for maintained tools such as Kanboard. Translations historically reached 24 languages. Confirm the license file in the installed package before modifying or redistributing the software.
GTD-style task lists
Keep tasks in a simple list and work through them by next action instead of building a large project hierarchy.
Priority and deadline sorting
Order work by priority and due date so the most urgent items stay visible at the top of the list.
Projects and contexts
Group tasks by project and context, such as office, home, or calls, when the installed release still provides those fields.
MySQL or SQLite setup
Historical documentation describes an easy setup with MySQL or SQLite. Test the chosen database on the current PHP version before adding data.
Compact PHP application
The Softaculous package is only about 1.22 MB. Storage growth comes from task history, attachments if added, and backups rather than the core files.
Multilingual interface
Official materials describe 24 language packs contributed over the years. Confirm which languages are present in the exact Softaculous package.
Choose a TaskFreak Hosting Plan
Choose a plan by expected users, task volume, any file attachments, email use, database growth, and backup storage. A personal list can start on a small plan. Keep extra room for restore copies if you are preserving an existing TaskFreak site while you plan a move to maintained software.
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What You Can Manage With TaskFreak
Personal task and deadline lists
Keep a simple self-hosted list of next actions when a full project platform would be more than you need.
Small internal work queues
Use it for a low-risk internal list only after PHP compatibility and access controls have been reviewed.
Existing TaskFreak installations
Host a current copy long enough to export tasks and move them to a maintained application.
Staging before migration
Restore an old backup privately, review the data, and plan a mapped move rather than launching a new production workspace.
Install TaskFreak Through cPanel
RSH Web Services offers TaskFreak installation through Softaculous in cPanel. Use this method first when you need the packaged 0.7.0 release, its database, and administrator account. RSH Web Services can help with installation.
For manual installation, use a trusted package, create restricted database credentials if you are not using SQLite, follow the bundled instructions, and test login, projects, contexts, and task sorting on a compatible PHP version. Isolate the site from sensitive systems.
Hosting Requirements
TaskFreak is a small PHP application that historically supported MySQL or SQLite. The 2016 package predates current PHP branches. Confirm the exact PHP version, extensions, writable paths, and database options from the installed files. Do not assume compatibility with current PHP without a test install.
Migrating or Upgrading TaskFreak
Begin with cPanel backups of all TaskFreak files and a complete database export, or a copy of the SQLite file if that is in use. For a Softaculous-managed installation, use only the backup, clone, restore, or upgrade controls shown for TaskFreak before manual work.
There is no actively maintained official upgrade path from the project site. Move matching files and data together, then test tasks, projects, contexts, users, and language files. Softaculous updates or restores TaskFreak packages; it does not convert another task or project application into TaskFreak.
Security and Access Control
Treat TaskFreak as legacy software. Restrict access, use unique credentials, apply least-privilege database permissions, and keep the site off the public internet when possible. Review logs and remove unused accounts. Hosting firewall, malware scanning, and DDoS protection cannot patch archived application code. Do not store confidential customer or employee data in TaskFreak unless qualified staff have reviewed the release.
TaskFreak Backups and Recovery
Back up every TaskFreak file and the MySQL database or SQLite file. Include configuration and any local changes. Keep several dated restore points and one off-account copy with cPanel backups. Restore privately and verify tasks, projects, contexts, users, and settings before relying on the copy. Preserve an untouched archive if you still need to extract historical lists.
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Secure Email
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Spam Assassin
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FTP Access
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Site Backups
Backups can be configure with the Backup Wizard in cPanel or right within WordPress.
Free SSL Certificates
Provide secure, encrypted communications between a website and an Internet, RSH Web provides free SSL certs.
TaskFreak and Hosting Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TaskFreak suitable for a new production workspace?
No. The official site says the project is on hold, and Softaculous still ships the 0.7.0 package from 2016. It may remain useful for an existing list, a private test, or data recovery. For a new business-critical workspace, choose a currently maintained task or project application that receives security updates on a supported PHP version.
Is TaskFreak a full project-management suite?
No. TaskFreak Original is a compact task manager. It sorts work by project, context, priority, and deadline. It does not replace tools that provide Gantt charts, budgets, client portals, or issue tracking. Use it when a simple list is enough and the maintenance risk is acceptable.
Can TaskFreak run on a private subdomain?
Yes. Install it on a staff subdomain, require HTTPS, and limit access with hosting controls as well as any application passwords. A private address does not secure outdated code. Keep the installation isolated, back it up, and avoid placing confidential records in it unless the release has been reviewed.
How much hosting storage does TaskFreak need?
The Softaculous package is about 1.22 MB. Storage still grows with task history, any added files, logs, and retained backups. A small personal list can run on a modest plan. Choose extra space if you are keeping restore copies while you migrate the data elsewhere.
What should I test before adding real tasks?
Create a staging copy and test login, project and context fields, priority and deadline sorting, language selection, and the chosen MySQL or SQLite database. Confirm the PHP version can run the 2016 package. Restore a backup to a separate location before importing any list you cannot afford to lose.
Does TaskFreak still receive official updates?
Not as an active upstream project. The vendor site describes the project as on hold. Third-party forks exist, but they are separate from the Softaculous package. If Softaculous shows an upgrade control, it applies only to that TaskFreak package. It does not convert another application into TaskFreak.
Can TaskFreak send notifications from my domain?
Only if the installed package or an add-on actually includes mail settings. The original feature list focuses on tasks, projects, and contexts. Test delivery before relying on alerts. If mail is not present or is unreliable, export the list and use a maintained tool with documented notification support.
How do I recover TaskFreak after a failed change?
Stop further edits and preserve the current files plus the MySQL dump or SQLite file. Restore a matching backup to a private location, then test tasks, projects, contexts, and users. Do not mix files and database copies from different times. After the restored copy works, document the failure before trying another change.
What should I do instead of launching TaskFreak for a team?
Keep any required legacy copy isolated for export. Move the work to a maintained application such as Kanboard if you need a current self-hosted task workflow. Compare features, PHP requirements, and backup procedures before the cutover, and retain an archival TaskFreak backup until the new system is verified.
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