Change Task Status
Move a task through its status lifecycle without losing the activity trail that explains what changed and why.
Use the task update command with only the status flag when you want a clean status-only mutation in the terminal.
- Choose a valid status.
- Apply the transition from the correct surface.
- Preserve a clean activity trail.
Where this happens
Same Task, Other Interfaces
Use the version that matches where you are working now. The subject matter stays the same; the delivery changes by surface.
Do the work
- 1. Find the task id first through `tasks list` if you do not already have it.
- 2. Run `./backlog.sh tasks update task_123 --status progressed`.
- 3. Review the JSON result and rerun `tasks list` if you need a visible confirmation.
- 4. Keep status-only changes separate from big field patches when readability matters.
Keep Going in Task Workflows
Stay in the same interface and move to the next closest task in this topic when needed.
Browse Tasks
Open the main task surface, narrow the visible list, and move from the collection view into the next task action.
Create a Task
Create a task with the right title, ownership, and optional planning context from the start.
Update Task Details
Change ownership, deadlines, labels, project links, description, or other mutable task fields without conflating that work with a status transition.
Nearby Guides
These guides stay close to the current workflow so you can keep moving without restarting discovery.