We don't have a story for this yet, but we will. And I strongly agree about JavaScript. In fact, an idea I really like is making that API available directly in the developer console, which we have available anyway because we're an Electron app!
> I won't use a to-do app without a start date.
We've gotten this request before and its on our list! I also really liked this feature of OmniFocus.
> I can't deep link directly to an item
This is coming soon too, I find myself wanting it all the time.
> I can't legally use it without end-to-end encryption.
Totally understandable. Once again, this is on our list, and has been hotly requested.
I SUPER appreciate this feedback. Always valuable to hear about the blockers, and you can bet I'll follow up with you when we've addressed them all!