## Overview

Each space can have automated tasks that run on schedules. Space tasks execute AI conversations automatically, enabling hands-free operation of assistants for routine activities within the workspace.

## Viewing Space Tasks

In the space sidebar panel:

- **Tasks** section with + button
- Shows task count or “No tasks scheduled yet” if empty
- Click **+** to create new tasks
- View scheduled and active tasks

## Creating Tasks

### From Space Sidebar

1. Click the **+** button next to “Tasks”
2. Configure task settings:
   - **Name** - Descriptive task name
   - **Description** - Task purpose
   - **Assistant** - Which assistant to use
   - **Schedule** - When to run (one-time, daily, weekly, monthly, custom)
   - **Prompt** - What to ask the assistant
3. Save the task
4. Task runs automatically on schedule

### Task Configuration

When creating tasks for a space, configure:

- **Execution Schedule** - When the task runs
- **Assistant Selection** - Which space assistant to use
- **Input/Prompt** - What question or instruction to provide
- **Output Destination** - Where results are stored

## Managing Tasks

### Viewing Tasks

Access space tasks by:

- Expanding Tasks section in sidebar
- Viewing all scheduled tasks
- Checking next run times
- Monitoring task status

### Task Actions

For each task, you can:

- **View Details** - See full configuration
- **Edit** - Modify settings
- **Pause/Resume** - Control execution
- **Run Now** - Execute immediately
- **Delete** - Remove task

### Task Status

Tasks can be:

- **Active** - Running on schedule
- **Paused** - Temporarily disabled
- **Completed** - One-time task finished
- **Deleted** - Removed from space

## Task Integration

### With Assistants

Tasks use space assistants to:

- Execute automated conversations
- Generate regular reports
- Perform scheduled analysis
- Create recurring content

### With Conversations

Task outputs are:

- Saved as conversations
- Tagged with task name
- Searchable in conversation history
- Accessible to team members

### With Data

Tasks can leverage:

- Space data sources
- Updated information
- Dynamic content
- Current context

## Best Practices

**Clear Purpose**: Define specific, measurable outcomes for each task.

**Test First**: Create one-time tasks to test before scheduling recurring runs.

**Monitor Results**: Regularly review task outputs to ensure quality.

**Optimize Timing**: Schedule tasks during appropriate times for your team.

## Common Use Cases

### Daily Reports

- Morning briefings
- End-of-day summaries
- Metrics updates
- Status reports

### Weekly Summaries

- Week-in-review
- Progress reports
- Trend analysis
- Planning updates

### Content Generation

- Regular blog posts
- Social media content
- Newsletter drafts
- Marketing materials

### Data Analysis

- Automated insights
- Trend identification
- Anomaly detection
- Performance tracking

## Schedule Types

**One-time** - Run once at specific date/time  
**Daily** - Execute every day  
**Weekly** - Run on specific days of week  
**Monthly** - Execute on specific day(s) of month  
**Custom** - Use cron expressions for complex schedules

## Troubleshooting

### Task Not Running

If a task doesn’t execute:

1. Check task status is Active
2. Verify next run time
3. Ensure assistant is available
4. Check space permissions

### Unexpected Results

If task output is wrong:

1. Review prompt configuration
2. Check assistant settings
3. Verify data sources
4. Test manually first