Checklist Dependency Sorter
Order checklist tasks by dependency while reporting missing references and concrete cycle paths.
The problem it solves
Checklist Dependency Sorter Checklist Dependency Sorter turns an unordered task list into a stable, dependency-respecting sequence. It also names missing task references and prints concrete cycle paths instead of returning a vague sorting error.
Who Checklist Dependency Sorter is for
- People who need a small, purpose-built utility instead of a broad platform.
- Users working with checklist, dependencies, planning who want the documented v1.0.0 behavior.
- People who prefer an open-source release with visible limitations, source, and license terms.
Intended result
Order checklist tasks by dependency while reporting missing references and concrete cycle paths.
This summary is reconciled from the current catalog and repository documentation.
Features in v1.0.0
Capabilities below come from the current project README and release documentation.
Checklist Dependency Sorter turns an unordered task list into a stable, dependency-respecting sequence. It also names missing task references and prints concrete cycle paths instead of returning a vague sorting error.
Verified examples
Screenshots are shown only when the current README references a local source image. Otherwise, repository example files are linked directly.
Verified release evidence
This project does not currently publish a screenshot or dedicated example folder. The current README, tests, changelog, tagged release, and source repository remain the verified examples of its behavior.
Platforms and implementation
The public release claims only the cataloged platforms and technologies.
Supported platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Built with
- Python
Quick start
The shortest documented path into the current release.
Markdown input:
- [ ] draft: Write the draft
- [ ] test: Test the commands | after: draft
- [ ] release: Publish the release | after: testSort it or export a graph:
checklist-sort tasks.md
checklist-sort tasks.json --format markdown --output ordered.md
checklist-sort tasks.json --format dot --output dependencies.dotJSON may be an array or an object with a tasks array. Each task needs id, text, and an optional string array named depends_on.
Current limitations
These boundaries are part of the product and prevent the page from implying unverified capability.
- Independent tasks retain their source order whenever dependency rules allow it.
- Missing dependencies and cycles produce exit code 1; malformed input produces exit code 2.
- Text, Markdown, JSON, and Graphviz DOT reports are supported.
- The sorter does not estimate duration, assign people, infer hidden dependencies, or replace a project manager.
- DOT output is a graph description; rendering it requires Graphviz or another compatible viewer.
Privacy and licensing
Review the actual data boundary before using a tool with sensitive inputs.
Privacy and safety
No privacy behavior beyond the current repository documentation is claimed. Review the source, security policy, and input/output behavior before using sensitive material.
License and release
Checklist Dependency Sorter is published under MIT. The current cataloged release is v1.0.0, published 2026-07-19.
Related projects
Related projects are selected deterministically from shared catalog tags, category, and implementation technologies—not popularity or paid placement.
Checklist Dependency Sorter v1.0.0
Use the tagged release for downloads and release notes. Use the repository for source, issues, contribution guidance, security reporting, and complete documentation.
Page source: current Forge catalog plus README and CHANGELOG from the canonical local repository. Fingerprint: 4aed647904ceb90f.