TaskMAster

TaskMAster is a task list and notes plugin for grandMA3. Create and organise multiple task lists, show notes and to-do lists directly inside your console — track show prep, programming notes, cue notes, snag lists and crew notes without ever leaving your MA3 workflow. Stamp any note with live cue, timecode or fixture data, log tasks straight from the command line or a macro, and keep everything stored inside your show file.

• Show prep checklists — build your pre-show to-do list once and work through it on the desk.


• Programming & cue notes — attach MA3 notes to the exact sequence, cue or timecode position they refer to.


• Snag & punch lists — log fixes as you spot them and check them off as they're cleared.


• Crew notes & handover — assign tasks to operators and leave notes that travel with the show file.


• Focus & maintenance reminders — keep recurring rig tasks visible between sessions.

Multiple MA3 Task Lists

Organise your work into as many lists as you need — Show Prep, Programming Notes, Crew Tasks, or anything else. Each list is independently configurable with its own sort order, filter, and display settings. Switch between lists instantly from the left sidebar.

Rich Task Detail

Every task supports a due date and time, priority level (High, Medium, Low, or None), assignees, tags, and freeform comments. Tasks can be expanded inline to edit all fields without leaving the list view. Subtasks let you break down complex items into smaller steps, each with the same full feature set.

Add Notes from the grandMA3 Command Line & Macros

Every TaskMAster action can be triggered directly from the grandMA3 command line or in a macro — no need to open the plugin window. Add tasks silently to any list, create new lists, and attach live timecode, cue, and fixture data, all from a single macro press. Perfect for logging MA3 notes mid-show without breaking your flow.

Plugin TaskMAster
  "AddTask /List='Programming Notes'
  /Timecode /Cue /Selection"

Capture Cue, Timecode & Fixture Data to a Note

Stamp any task with live show data at the exact moment it matters. Whether triggered from a macro or directly inside the plugin, TaskMAster can capture three types of context:

• /Timecode — Records the current position of the active Timecode Slot, so you know exactly where in the show the note was made.


• /Cue — Logs the currently running sequence and cue number, ideal for flagging a moment that needs revisiting during the next programming session.


• /Selection — Gets the current fixture selection, so you can come back later and know exactly which fixtures the note applies to.

All three can be captured simultaneously. Captured data is displayed inline on the task, and clicking it jumps the console straight back to that cue, timecode position, or fixture selection — giving you instant context when you review your notes later.

Sorting, Filtering & Search

Sort any list by due date, added date, last updated, alphabetically, or by priority. Filter down to tasks due today, this week, by priority level, by tag, by captured sequence or cue, or by who created or was assigned them. Use the Search setting to filter tasks by keyword, with a toggle between any-word and exact-phrase matching. All settings can be pushed to all lists at once with a single tap.

Runs as a grandMA3 Widget or Popup

TaskMAster can be opened as a floating popup for quick access, or embedded as a permanent widget on any screen in your MA3 layout — so your notes and to-do list are always visible while you work. Multiple widget instances are supported simultaneously, each able to pin to a different list independently.

Pin List

When using macros to log tasks, TaskMAster can automatically switch the visible list to match the macro's target — or you can pin the view to stay on a specific list while tasks accumulate elsewhere in the background. Toggle Pin List in the sidebar to switch between these two modes at any time.

Notes Stay With Your MA3 Show File

All task data is stored directly inside the grandMA3 show file. Your lists and notes travel with the show — no external files, databases, or sync services required. Everything is always available on any console running your show.

Does grandMA3 have a built-in notes or to-do list feature?

grandMA3 has no native task manager or notepad — TaskMAster adds a complete notes and task list system inside the console. Because tasks are stored in the show file, they're available on every console and session running that show, with no external sync needed.

How do I attach a note to a cue or timecode position in MA3?

Add a task with the /Cue or /Timecode flag — either from the plugin's capture buttons or a macro like Plugin TaskMAster "AddTask /Cue". TaskMAster stamps the running sequence/cue or timecode position onto the note, and clicking that stamp later jumps the console straight back to it.

Can I create tasks and notes from a grandMA3 macro?

Yes. Every action is available from the command line, so a single macro button can silently add a task to any list, create a new list, set a priority, and capture live show data — for example Plugin TaskMAster "AddTask /List='Snags' /Task='Re-focus FL' /Priority='High'".

Where are TaskMAster notes and tasks stored?

Everything is saved inside the MA3 show file itself. Your task lists move with the show between consoles, sessions, and venues — there are no external files or cloud services to manage.

Can the whole crew share the same task lists?

Yes. Because task data lives in the show file, every operator working in that show sees the same lists. Tasks can be assigned to specific users, filtered by creator or assignee, and commented on — making TaskMAster a shared notebook for the whole programming team.