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How to Use GitScrum Auto-Archive for Completed Tasks?
How to use GitScrum auto-archive for completed tasks?
GitScrum auto-archive automatically archives completed tasks after a configurable period (0-60 days). Access board settings, enable auto-archive, and set the days until archive. This keeps your Done column clean without manual cleanup. Archived tasks remain searchable and can be restored if needed.
Configuring auto-archive:
- Open board settings - Click gear icon
- Find auto-archive section - Locate setting
- Enable auto-archive - Toggle on
- Set days - Choose 0-60 days
- Save settings - Apply configuration
- Verify - Check Done column cleanup
Recommended auto-archive settings
| Team Type | Days | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Fast sprints | 3-7 | Rapid iteration |
| Standard sprints | 7-14 | One sprint buffer |
| Longer cycles | 14-30 | More reference time |
| Compliance needs | 30-60 | Audit trail visible |
| Aggressive cleanup | 0 | Archive immediately |
Auto-archive benefits
| Benefit | Impact |
|---|---|
| Clean board | Less visual clutter |
| Focus on active | See current work |
| No manual cleanup | Automation handles it |
| Data preserved | Nothing deleted |
| Searchable history | Find past work |
Auto-archive workflow
| Day | Action |
|---|---|
| Task completed | Moves to Done |
| Days pass | Timer counting |
| Archive day | Automatically archived |
| If needed | Search and restore |
Auto-archive vs manual archive
| Aspect | Auto-Archive | Manual Archive |
|---|---|---|
| Effort | None | Click required |
| Timing | Consistent | When remembered |
| Coverage | All tasks | May miss some |
| Control | Rule-based | Case-by-case |
What happens to archived tasks
| Feature | Archived Tasks |
|---|---|
| Visibility | Removed from board |
| Searchability | ✓ Searchable |
| Reports | ✓ Included |
| Restore | ✓ Possible |
| Data | ✓ Preserved |
| History | ✓ Complete |
Common auto-archive patterns
| Pattern | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Sprint cleanup | 7 days (end of sprint) |
| Weekly cleanup | 7 days |
| Monthly cleanup | 30 days |
| Immediate cleanup | 0 days |
| Extended reference | 60 days |
Accessing archived tasks
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Search | Use search with archived filter |
| Archive view | Access archive section |
| Reports | Include archived in date range |
| Restore | Click restore on archived task |
Best practices
| Practice | Reason |
|---|---|
| Match to sprint length | Natural cleanup cycle |
| Don't set too short | Allow reference time |
| Don't set too long | Board stays cluttered |
| Review periodically | Adjust if needed |