## Feature Request: Add a manual task entry form as a fallback to AI extraction

[prince-pokharna]

Description

Currently, per the documented architecture (User Paste → AI Extraction (Gemini) → Structured Tasks), the only way to add a task to StudyPlan appears to be via AI-based extraction from pasted text. There's no documented or visible path for a user to manually add a single task directly (e.g. "Add Math homework, due Friday") without going through the AI layer — which becomes a problem during Gemini outages, rate limits, or for users who simply prefer typing one task directly rather than pasting a block of text.

Why This Matters

This directly compounds the error-handling gap in the related issue above: even with good error messages, users currently have no alternative action to take if AI extraction fails or is unavailable.

Proposed Scope

• Add a small "+ Add Task Manually" button/form near the existing paste UI in index.html
• Fields: Subject, Task description, Due date (reusing the existing calendar component), Notes
• Wire this form directly to the existing SQLite task schema in database.js, bypassing the Gemini/AI layer entirely
• Ensure manually-added tasks appear identically in the "Due Soon / This Week / Completed" boards as AI-extracted ones

Acceptance Criteria

• Manual task entry form exists and is visually consistent with the glassmorphism UI
• Manually added tasks persist correctly in SQLite
• Manually added tasks appear in calendar + board views identically to AI-extracted tasks

Labels: enhancement, frontend, backend, good first issue

[aaniya22]

pls assign this to me under gssoc

[shivambind269-ai]

Hi @maintainers,

I would like to work on this bug. Once this issue is approved, could you please assign it to me? I'll submit a fix as soon as possible.

Thank you!

[kRyxar87t]

Hi @Charushi06,

I would like to work on this feature under GSSoC'26.

I have reviewed the requirements and understand that this involves implementing a manual task entry workflow that integrates with the existing task management system while keeping it consistent with the current UI and database structure.

If the issue is available, kindly assign it to me. Thank you!

[jasonjamesp]

Hi @prince-pokharna. I am a GSSoC'26 contributor and would like to work on this issue. Could you please assign it to me?
Thank you!

[sree1888]

Hi @prince-pokharna ,I have gone through the issue and understand the requirements.I'd like to work on this issue as part of GSSoC'26.Could you please assign this issue to me? Thank you!

[hemag111]

"Hi @prince-pokharna,

I have reviewed the requirements for this issue and would like to contribute to the implementation of the manual task entry form as part of GSSoC'26.

I understand that this requires creating a form that integrates with the existing SQLite schema while ensuring visual consistency with the current glassmorphism UI. I am confident in my ability to handle the frontend form creation and the corresponding backend logic to ensure the tasks appear seamlessly across the board and calendar views.

If this issue is still available, I would appreciate it if you could assign it to me. I am ready to begin work

Thank you!"