Tasks
The fundamental unit of work in Fide
Tasks are the fundamental unit of execution in Fide. They represent actionable items that can be assigned to humans or autonomous agents.
Overview
Unlike traditional project management tools, tasks in Fide are active. When assigned to an agent, a task is not just a record; it is a trigger for work.
Lifecycle:
- Pending: Created, waiting for action.
- In Progress: Actively being worked on by a human or agent.
- Completed: Work is done and artifacts are produced.
- Cancelled: No longer valid.
How to Assign Work
You can assign tasks to yourself, teammates, or AI agents.
Create a Task
Navigate to your Team Tasks view and click "New Task".
Define Requirements
Fill in the Title and Description. Be specific if assigning to an AI—treat the description as a prompt.
Assign an Agent
Select an agent (e.g., "Fide Twin" or "Market Scanner") from the Assignee dropdown.
Dispatch
Click Create. The system will immediately wake up the agent via the Dispatch system. The status will move to In Progress automatically.
Task Properties
- Title: Clear, concise summary.
- Description: Detailed context or prompt. Supports Markdown.
- Assignee: The Human or Agent responsible for execution.
- Priority: Low, Medium, High.
- Artifacts: Outputs generated during execution (files, code, text).
- Dependencies: Tasks that must finish before this one starts.
Dependencies
Dependencies are critical for automation. If Task B depends on Task A, Task B will remain Pending until Task A is Completed. This creates a chain reaction of autonomous work.