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Operon
A task management system for humans and agents in Obsidian.
Day 43 since launch · Launched 25 August 2026
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What is Operon?
Operon is a task management system that lives inside Obsidian and is designed for both humans and AI agents. Tasks are plain notes, so agents can read, update and complete work alongside you in the same vault.
Pros
- Free and open source
- Humans and agents share one task system
Cons
- Requires Obsidian
- Geared toward technical workflows
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