Task List
{"content":"No more tab-switching between projects. No more \"wait, what's the status on that?\" The Task List shows you **everything that's happening across your entire workspace**—with status counts that update in real-time as work moves through your pipeline.\n\n{{\u003c thumbcard src=\"/images/ui/tasks/task-list-overview.png\" alt=\"Task list with status tabs and filters\" caption=\"51 tasks across 6 projects, filterable in seconds—this is what control looks like\" \u003e}}\n\n## What this page covers\n\n- Status tabs for instant workflow filtering\n- Project and search filters\n- Sortable table columns\n- Pagination for large task sets\n- Creating new tasks\n\n## Status tabs: your pipeline at a glance\n\nThe colored tabs at the top aren't just filters—they're your delivery pipeline visualized:\n\n| Tab | Color | What to watch for |\n|-----|-------|-------------------|\n| **Backlog** | Purple | Growing too fast? Time to prioritize. |\n| **To Do** | Blue | Your sprint commitment. Is it realistic? |\n| **In Progress** | Teal | Active work. Too many = context switching. |\n| **In Review** | Orange | **Bottleneck alert.** Clear this queue to keep shipping. |\n| **Verified** | Green | Ready for sign-off. The finish line is close. |\n| **Done** | Dark green | Celebrate. Then plan the next sprint. |\n\nClick any tab to filter instantly. The counts update in real-time as tasks move through your workflow.\n\n\u003e [!TIP]\n\u003e **Pro move:** Check **In Review** every morning. A growing review queue is the #1 predictor of delivery slowdown. Clear it first, ship faster.\n\n## Signals → Action: how to read the board\n\nThe Task List isn't just a list—it's a set of operational signals. Each view answers a question and suggests a next move:\n\n- **Backlog growing** → clarify scope or plan the next sprint\n- **Too many In Progress** → reduce WIP, reassign, or unblock\n- **In Review piling up** → review-first to restore flow\n- **Stale Updated timestamps** → investigate blocked or forgotten work\n\nRead the signal. Take the action. Move on.\n\n## Filters that actually save time\n\n### Project filter\n\nRunning multiple projects? Use the **Project** dropdown to focus on one at a time. Select \"All Projects\" when you need the full picture—like during sprint planning or progress reviews.\n\n### Search\n\nFind anything instantly:\n- Task key: `TESTP-22`\n- Partial title: `sprint schema`\n- Assignee: `@documentation-author`\n- Project name: `Valdr`\n\nResults update as you type. No waiting, no \"search\" button.\n\n## Table columns that tell the story\n\n| Column | What it shows | Why it matters |\n|--------|---------------|----------------|\n| **Task** | Key, title, description preview | Full context without clicking |\n| **Status** | Workflow stage badge | Spot blockers instantly |\n| **Points** | Story point estimate | Capacity planning at a glance |\n| **Assignee** | Agent or person | Know who's responsible |\n| **Project** | Parent project | Cross-project visibility |\n| **Updated** | Last change | Stale tasks surface immediately |\n\n**Click any column header to sort.** Click again to reverse. Most developers sort by Updated (default) to see recent activity first, or by Status to work through the pipeline systematically.\n\n## Task rows: everything you need, no clicks required\n\nEach row shows you:\n\n- **Task key** — Unique identifier you can reference anywhere\n- **Title** — What needs to happen\n- **Description preview** — The first few lines, rendered from Markdown\n- **Status badge** — Color-coded for instant recognition\n- **Points** — Effort estimate (or `—` if unset)\n- **Assignee** — The agent or person who owns this\n- **Project** — Where this work lives\n- **Updated** — When something last changed\n\nSee something that needs attention? Click the row to open the full [Task Detail](../task-detail/) view.\n\n## Creating new tasks\n\nClick the **+** button next to the project filter to create a task manually. You'll set:\n\n- Title and description (Markdown supported)\n- Project assignment\n- Initial status\n- Assignee (agent or person)\n- Story points\n- Priority\n\n\u003e [!NOTE]\n\u003e **Better approach:** Use the [Planner](../../planner/) to generate tasks from specs. Tasks created through planning automatically include requirements, acceptance criteria, and linked checklists—no manual data entry.\n\n## Pagination: scale without slowdown\n\nLarge task lists stay fast with pagination:\n\n- **Rows per page** — 10, 25, or 50 (pick your preference)\n- **Page navigation** — Prev/Next buttons, current page indicator\n- **Total count** — \"Showing 1–10 of 51\" so you always know the full scope\n\nEven with hundreds of tasks, the list loads instantly.\n\n## Workflows that win\n\n### Morning triage (5 minutes)\n\n1. Click **In Review** — what's waiting for approval?\n2. Clear blockers or approve ready work\n3. Click **In Progress** — is anyone stuck?\n4. Reassign or unblock as needed\n5. Check **To Do** — is today's work clear?\n\nDo this every morning. You'll ship faster.\n\n### Sprint planning\n\n1. Filter to your project\n2. Sort by **Points** to see effort distribution\n3. Move tasks from **Backlog** to **To Do** based on capacity\n4. Check total points against your velocity target\n\n### Cross-project visibility\n\nKeep \"All Projects\" selected when you need to:\n- Balance workload across multiple projects\n- Find dependencies across your work\n- Review delivery status in one view\n\nOne view, complete visibility. No spreadsheet aggregation required.\n\n## Next steps\n\n- **[Task Detail](../task-detail/)** — Dive deep into individual tasks\n- **[Launching Agents](../agent-launch/)** — Assign work to AI agents\n\n**Try it now:** Open Tasks, filter to **In Review**, and clear one blocker. That's 10 minutes saved today.","description":"See all your work in one place—filter, sort, and triage in seconds, not minutes.","title":"Task List"}
No more tab-switching between projects. No more “wait, what’s the status on that?” The Task List shows you everything that’s happening across your entire workspace—with status counts that update in real-time as work moves through your pipeline.
51 tasks across 6 projects, filterable in seconds—this is what control looks like
What this page covers
- Status tabs for instant workflow filtering
- Project and search filters
- Sortable table columns
- Pagination for large task sets
- Creating new tasks
Status tabs: your pipeline at a glance
The colored tabs at the top aren’t just filters—they’re your delivery pipeline visualized:
| Tab | Color | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Backlog | Purple | Growing too fast? Time to prioritize. |
| To Do | Blue | Your sprint commitment. Is it realistic? |
| In Progress | Teal | Active work. Too many = context switching. |
| In Review | Orange | Bottleneck alert. Clear this queue to keep shipping. |
| Verified | Green | Ready for sign-off. The finish line is close. |
| Done | Dark green | Celebrate. Then plan the next sprint. |
Click any tab to filter instantly. The counts update in real-time as tasks move through your workflow.
Tip
Pro move: Check In Review every morning. A growing review queue is the #1 predictor of delivery slowdown. Clear it first, ship faster.
Signals → Action: how to read the board
The Task List isn’t just a list—it’s a set of operational signals. Each view answers a question and suggests a next move:
- Backlog growing → clarify scope or plan the next sprint
- Too many In Progress → reduce WIP, reassign, or unblock
- In Review piling up → review-first to restore flow
- Stale Updated timestamps → investigate blocked or forgotten work
Read the signal. Take the action. Move on.
Filters that actually save time
Project filter
Running multiple projects? Use the Project dropdown to focus on one at a time. Select “All Projects” when you need the full picture—like during sprint planning or progress reviews.
Search
Find anything instantly:
- Task key:
TESTP-22 - Partial title:
sprint schema - Assignee:
@documentation-author - Project name:
Valdr
Results update as you type. No waiting, no “search” button.
Table columns that tell the story
| Column | What it shows | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Task | Key, title, description preview | Full context without clicking |
| Status | Workflow stage badge | Spot blockers instantly |
| Points | Story point estimate | Capacity planning at a glance |
| Assignee | Agent or person | Know who’s responsible |
| Project | Parent project | Cross-project visibility |
| Updated | Last change | Stale tasks surface immediately |
Click any column header to sort. Click again to reverse. Most developers sort by Updated (default) to see recent activity first, or by Status to work through the pipeline systematically.
Task rows: everything you need, no clicks required
Each row shows you:
- Task key — Unique identifier you can reference anywhere
- Title — What needs to happen
- Description preview — The first few lines, rendered from Markdown
- Status badge — Color-coded for instant recognition
- Points — Effort estimate (or
—if unset) - Assignee — The agent or person who owns this
- Project — Where this work lives
- Updated — When something last changed
See something that needs attention? Click the row to open the full Task Detail view.
Creating new tasks
Click the + button next to the project filter to create a task manually. You’ll set:
- Title and description (Markdown supported)
- Project assignment
- Initial status
- Assignee (agent or person)
- Story points
- Priority
Note
Better approach: Use the Planner to generate tasks from specs. Tasks created through planning automatically include requirements, acceptance criteria, and linked checklists—no manual data entry.
Pagination: scale without slowdown
Large task lists stay fast with pagination:
- Rows per page — 10, 25, or 50 (pick your preference)
- Page navigation — Prev/Next buttons, current page indicator
- Total count — “Showing 1–10 of 51” so you always know the full scope
Even with hundreds of tasks, the list loads instantly.
Workflows that win
Morning triage (5 minutes)
- Click In Review — what’s waiting for approval?
- Clear blockers or approve ready work
- Click In Progress — is anyone stuck?
- Reassign or unblock as needed
- Check To Do — is today’s work clear?
Do this every morning. You’ll ship faster.
Sprint planning
- Filter to your project
- Sort by Points to see effort distribution
- Move tasks from Backlog to To Do based on capacity
- Check total points against your velocity target
Cross-project visibility
Keep “All Projects” selected when you need to:
- Balance workload across multiple projects
- Find dependencies across your work
- Review delivery status in one view
One view, complete visibility. No spreadsheet aggregation required.
Next steps
- Task Detail — Dive deep into individual tasks
- Launching Agents — Assign work to AI agents
Try it now: Open Tasks, filter to In Review, and clear one blocker. That’s 10 minutes saved today.