XiaoLong Chatbot User Guide

XiaoLong is a simple task management chatbot that helps you keep track of your to-dos, deadlines, and events.

Getting Started

1. Run XiaoLong using the command:

   java -jar XiaoLong.jar
   

2. Use commands to add, view, and manage your tasks
3. Tasks are automatically saved between sessions

Available Commands

Adding Tasks

Command	Format	Example	Description
todo	todo TASK_DESCRIPTION	todo read book	Adds a simple to-do task
deadline	deadline TASK_DESCRIPTION /by DEADLINE	deadline return book /by June 6th	Adds a task with a deadline
event	event TASK_DESCRIPTION /from START_TIME /to END_TIME	event team meeting /from Monday 2pm /to Monday 4pm	Adds an event with start and end times

Managing Tasks

Command	Format	Example	Description
list	list	list	Shows all tasks
mark	mark TASK_NUMBER	mark 3	Marks a task as done
unmark	unmark TASK_NUMBER	unmark 2	Marks a task as not done
delete	delete TASK_NUMBER	delete 1	Removes a task
find	find KEYWORD	find book	Finds tasks containing the keyword
bye	bye	bye	Exits the program

Task Formats

Tasks are displayed in the following format:

• To-Do: [T][✓] read book (✓ means done, ✗ means not done)
• Deadline: [D][✓] return book (by: June 6th)
• Event: [E][✓] team meeting (from: Monday 2pm to: Monday 4pm)

Examples

Adding Different Types of Tasks

todo finish homework
deadline complete project /by Friday
event doctor appointment /from Tuesday 10am /to Tuesday 11am

Managing Your Tasks

list
mark 2
unmark 3
delete 1

Finding Tasks

find project
    ____________________________________________________________
     Here are the matching tasks in your list:
     1.[T][✗] start new project
     2.[D][✓] complete project (by: Friday)

Tips

• Task numbers start from 1 (not 0)
• All commands are case-insensitive (TODO works the same as todo)
• Your tasks are automatically saved to a file for your next session
• Use specific keywords when searching to find relevant tasks more easily

Error Messages

If you see an error message, check that you're using the correct command format:

• For deadlines, use /by to specify the due date
• For events, use both /from and /to to specify start and end times
• Task numbers must be valid (can't mark or delete task #5 if you only have 3 tasks)