Task Creation
Create tasks directly from your browser without leaving your current work.
Quick Create
The fastest way to create a task:
- Click the GitScrum icon
- Verify your workspace and project selection
- Type a task title
- Click Create
The task is created in your project with default settings. This takes under 5 seconds.
Full Task Form
For detailed task creation, expand the form options:
Title
Required field. Enter a clear, descriptive task title.
✅ Good: "Fix login button alignment on mobile"
❌ Poor: "Fix bug"Description
Optional markdown-supported field for detailed task information:
- Problem description
- Acceptance criteria
- Technical notes
- Links and references
The current page URL is automatically available to paste into the description.
Task Options
Workflow Stage
Select the initial workflow stage:
| Stage | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Backlog | Future work, not yet prioritized |
| To Do | Prioritized, ready to start |
| In Progress | Actively being worked on |
| Review | Awaiting review or approval |
| Done | Completed |
Default: Backlog
Priority
Set task urgency:
| Priority | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Urgent | Blocking other work, needs immediate attention |
| High | Important, should be handled soon |
| Normal | Standard priority |
| Low | Nice to have, handle when time permits |
Default: Normal
Task Type
Categorize the work:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Task | General work item |
| Bug | Something is broken |
| Feature | New functionality |
| Improvement | Enhancement to existing feature |
| Chore | Maintenance or housekeeping |
Default: Based on project settings
Assignees
Assign team members to the task:
- Click the Assignees dropdown
- Select one or more team members
- Selected members appear as avatars
Leave empty to create an unassigned task.
Labels
Apply color-coded labels for categorization:
- Click the Labels dropdown
- Select applicable labels
- Labels appear as colored tags
Labels are defined in your project settings.
Time Estimate
Set an estimated time for the task:
| Format | Example |
|---|---|
| Hours | 2h |
| Days | 1d |
| Weeks | 1w |
This helps with sprint planning and workload distribution.
Board Selection
Choose which board the task appears on:
- Click the Board dropdown
- Select the target board
- Task is created on that board
Boards are configured in your project settings.
Create and Continue
After clicking Create:
- A success toast confirms creation
- The form clears for your next task
- Workspace and project selection persist
Create multiple tasks without reopening the extension.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Enter (in title) | Create task |
Tab | Move to next field |
Escape | Close extension |
Task Context
The extension automatically captures context:
| Data | Source |
|---|---|
| Page URL | Current active tab |
| Page Title | Current active tab |
| Timestamp | Creation time |
| Creator | Your account |
This context helps link tasks back to the source material.
Validation
The extension validates your input:
| Field | Rule | Error Message |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Required | "Title is required" |
| Title | 1-500 characters | "Title too long" |
| Workspace | Required | "Select a workspace" |
| Project | Required | "Select a project" |
Fix validation errors before creating the task.
Offline Behavior
If you lose internet connection:
- The create button disables
- A connection error appears
- Reconnect to continue
Tasks are not queued offline. You must have an active connection.
Next Steps
- Screenshots — Attach screenshots to tasks
- Getting Started — Full setup guide
- Authentication — Security and account settings