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+# proj TODO
+
+## Core functionality
+
+- [ ] Finish argument parsing (support --quote, --desc, --author)
+- [ ] Implement template substitution engine (load from templates/ directory)
+- [ ] Add directory creation helpers (mkdir -p via system())
+- [ ] Support more languages:
+  - [ ] Go module layout
+  - [ ] Python package with setup.py stub
+  - [ ] REXX basic script structure
+- [ ] Add --git flag to initialize git repository
+
+## cquote integration
+
+- [ ] --quote flag:
+  - Call `cquote random` and insert into generated README
+  - Optional `--quote "tag"` to use tagged quotes
+
+## Polish & testing
+
+- [ ] Improve usage/help text
+- [ ] Add verbose mode (-v)
+- [ ] Ensure Windows/DOS path compatibility
+- [ ] Write basic test scripts
+
+## Future ideas
+
+- [ ] User-defined templates in ~/.config/proj/templates/
+- [ ] Integration with cnotes (create initial note on project creation)
+- [ ] License file generation (MIT, etc.)
+