Create Tasks
3 min read
Updated May 2026
WeKraft Team
Learn how to create backlog tasks, configure priorities, estimate durations, and link files.
Where to Go & How to Go
1. Creating a Task
- Where to Go: Navigate to Manage → Tasks inside your workspace (or go to
/workspace/tasks). - How to Go:
- Click the "+ New Task" button in the header of the page.
- In the task creation form, fill out the following properties:
- Title: A description of the work item (required).
- Description: Detailed requirements or notes (optional).
- Status: The initial status (defaults to
not started). - Priority: Dropdown of
none,low,medium, orhigh(defaults tonone). - Duration: Select the Start Date and Target End Date using the calendar popover. Note that the task duration must fit within the project timeline.
- Tag: Select or create exactly one tag (e.g., Auth, Payment, Mobile) and configure its color from the palette.
- Codebase Link: Search and select a repository path to link this task to a specific codebase file.
- Assignees: Check the box next to any project members you want to assign to this task.
- Attachments: Upload files or logs (Max size: 10MB). Note: Uploads are disabled if the project owner is on the Free tier.
- Click Create.
2. Quick Task Inline Adding
- Where to Go: Go to the List View under Manage → Tasks.
- How to Go:
- Scroll to the bottom of any status section list.
- Click "+ Add Task" inline.
- Type the task title and press <kbd>Enterk</kbd>.
- The task is created with default values (status:
not started, priority:none). You can click on the task row to open the details sheet and add dates, assignees, or details.
Task Creation Fields Reference
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Text (Required) | Brief summary of the work item. |
| Description | Rich Text | Detailed specifications or checklist items. |
| Status | Select | not started, inprogress, reviewing, testing, completed. |
| Priority | Select | none, low, medium, high. Defaults to none. |
| Duration | Date Range | Start and Target End dates. Must be before the project's target deadline. |
| Tag | Object | exactly one label and color from a color palette. |
| Codebase Link | Dropdown | File selection picker linked to the Git repository. |
| Assignees | Checkbox list | Select multiple project collaborators. |
| Attachments | File Uploader | Upload supporting assets/logs (max 10MB per file; disabled on Free plan). |