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+#!/usr/bin/env zsh
+# Simple script to display a skull if there are overdue tasks.
+# Intended for prompt use 
+# (to be visibly reminded on the prompt of any tardiness)
+
+type task >/dev/null 2>&1 || exit 1
+
+[ "$(task +OVERDUE -TODAY count)" -ge 0 ] && print -P "💀"