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Create a Task

Create a task with the right title, ownership, and optional planning context from the start.

Best for Human member and Automation developer Updated April 3, 2026
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Use this path when

Use the CLI create command when you want a terminal-first creation flow.

What you'll finish here
  • Use the right creation surface.
  • Fill required fields first.
  • Attach optional planning and ownership fields correctly.

Where this happens

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Command./backlog.sh tasks create [options]Creates one task from the terminal.

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. 1. Run `./backlog.sh tasks create --title "Ship public docs" --team-id team_123` as the minimum command.
  2. 2. Add optional flags such as `--description`, `--project-id`, `--assignee-id`, `--priority`, `--status`, or repeated `--tag` flags as needed.
  3. 3. Read the JSON response and keep the task id if a follow-up status or field change is coming next.
  4. 4. If the CLI is automation-backed, set the linked visible agent first when attribution matters.

Keep Going in Task Workflows

Stay in the same interface and move to the next closest task in this topic when needed.

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