BuJo is a VS Code extension that adds syntax highlighting for Bullet Journal entries and provides convenient commands, snippets, keybindings, and more for managing tasks and notes in Markdown. It works best in combination with Dendron or Foam for an awesome way to turn your text editor into a full-fledged personal knowledge management and productivity system.

At the highlighting syntax level, BuJo parses the text written in Markdown files for specific patterns and allows arbitrary colors to be mapped to different parts of a BuJo entry. Out of the box, BuJo provides highlighting for the standard Bullet Journal entries proposed by Carroll (2018). It also provides a way to select and colorize markdown table grids, and tasks and time records within tables.

BuJo Entries

Time Blocking

Time Tracking

BuJo goes beyond syntax highlighting and taps into time tracking and time blocking methodologies (e.g., Newport, 2016). To this end, BuJo proposes commands and keybindings to effortlessly update task statuses, plan working days, and track the time spent on tasks.

See the CHANGELOG file.

Any contributions, suggestions, or bug reports are welcome and greatly appreciated.

For planned features, please visit our project page. Any ideas and discussions are welcome!

BuJo is licensed under the MIT license.

• Carroll, R. (2018). The bullet journal method: Track the past, order the present, design the future. Penguin.
• Newport, C. (2016). Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. Hachette UK.