Prerequisites
Before installing Dart Tools, ensure the following:
Python 3.9 or higher: Download the latest version suitable for your operating system from the official Python website.
pip (Python package installer): pip is included by default with Python installations from the official source. To verify pip installation, run:
pip --version
If pip is not installed, refer to the pip installation guide. In the Supported Methods section click on your corresponding platform:
Installation
Install Dart Tools using pip:
pip install dart-tools
This command installs the Dart CLI and Python library, enabling terminal-based project management.
Handling naming conflicts
If you have another application named dart installed, it may conflict with Dart Tools. To resolve this:
Identify all instances of
dartin your system:
which -a dart
Determine the path for Dart Tools.
Create an alias in your shell configuration file (e.g.,
.bashrc,.zshrc):
alias dartai="/path/to/dart-tools"
Save the file and restart your terminal.
Authentication
Before using Dart Tools, authenticate your session:
dart login
This command initiates an interactive login process. Alternatively, you can set the DART_TOKEN environment variable with your authentication token from your Dart profile.
Using Dart Tools CLI
After authentication, you can perform various task management operations:
Create a new task
dart task-create "Update the landing page" -p0 --tag marketing
This command creates a task titled "Update the landing page" with priority P0 and the tag "marketing".
Update an existing task
dart task-update [ID] -s Done
Replace [ID] with the actual task ID to mark it as "Done".
Explore available commands
dart --help
For detailed information on specific commands, use:
dart [command] --help
Using Dart Tools as a Python Library
Dart Tools can also be utilized within Python scripts:
import os from dart import create_task, is_logged_in, update_task
# Ensure authentication
if not is_logged_in():
raise Exception("Not authenticated. Please run 'dart login' in the terminal.")
# Create a new task
create_task("Update the landing page", priority="P0", tags=["marketing"])
# Update an existing task
update_task("TASK_ID", status="Done")
Replace "TASK_ID" with the actual ID of the task you wish to update.
Platform-specific notes
Windows
Python installation: Download the Windows installer from the official Python website.
Environment Variables: Ensure Python and Scripts directories are added to the system's PATH variable.
macOS
Python Installation: Use the macOS installer from the official Python website.
Homebrew Users: If using Homebrew, install Python with:
brew install python
Linux
Python Installation: Use your distribution's package manager. For example, on Debian-based systems:
sudo apt update sudo apt install python3 python3-pip
Environment Variables: Ensure that the installation paths are included in your system's PATH variable.
Additional Resources
Dart Tools PyPI Page
Dart Tools GitHub Repository