> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.casebender.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Task Management

> The Task Management system provides a structured way to create, track, and manage action items within cases and investigations.

## Overview

Tasks are actionable items that need to be completed as part of case investigations or general security operations. Each task represents a specific action, assignment, or milestone that contributes to resolving a case or addressing a security concern.

!\[Task List View]
*Screenshot showing the main task list view with filters, priorities, and assignments*

## Key Features

* **Task Lifecycle Management**: Track tasks from creation to completion
* **Priority Levels**: Assign and manage task priorities
* **Due Date Tracking**: Set and monitor task deadlines
* **Team Assignment**: Delegate tasks to team members
* **Progress Tracking**: Monitor task completion status
* **Task Dependencies**: Create and manage task relationships
* **Attachment Support**: Add relevant files and documentation
* **Integration with Cases**: Link tasks to specific cases

## Task Properties

### Core Properties

* **Task ID**: Unique identifier (auto-generated)
* **Title**: Clear description of the task
* **Description**: Detailed information about the task
* **Status**: Current state (Open, In Progress, Completed, etc.)
* **Priority**: Importance level (Low, Medium, High, Critical)
* **Due Date**: Deadline for task completion
* **Type**: Category of task (Investigation, Analysis, Documentation, etc.)

### Metadata

* **Created By**: User who created the task
* **Created At**: Timestamp of task creation
* **Updated At**: Last modification timestamp
* **Assigned To**: Team member responsible for the task
* **Parent Case**: Associated case (if applicable)
* **Completion**: Progress percentage or completion status

## Task Organization

Tasks can be organized in multiple ways:

* **By Case**: Tasks associated with specific cases
* **By Priority**: Grouped by importance level
* **By Status**: Organized by current state
* **By Assignee**: Grouped by team member
* **By Due Date**: Chronological organization
* **Custom Views**: User-defined organization methods

## Related Components

Tasks are integrated with several other components:

* **Cases**: Parent cases that tasks belong to
* **Comments**: Discussion threads on tasks
* **Attachments**: Related files and documents
* **Notifications**: Alerts about task updates
* **Timeline**: Activity history of tasks
* **Reports**: Task status and progress reports

!\[Task Detail View]
*Screenshot showing the detailed view of a task with all its components*

## Task Workflows

Tasks follow defined workflows:

1. **Creation**: Initial task setup
2. **Assignment**: Task delegation
3. **Progress Updates**: Status changes
4. **Review**: Quality checks
5. **Completion**: Task closure

## Best Practices

1. **Clear Descriptions**: Write specific, actionable task descriptions
2. **Realistic Deadlines**: Set achievable due dates
3. **Priority Management**: Assign appropriate priority levels
4. **Regular Updates**: Keep task status current
5. **Documentation**: Maintain clear task notes and attachments

## Next Sections

* [Creating Tasks](./creating-tasks.mdx)
* [Task Workflows](./workflows.mdx)
* [Working with Tasks](./working-with-tasks.mdx)
* [Task Settings](./settings.mdx)
* [Task Analytics](./analytics.mdx)