Execution & monitoring
Once a task is created, you can trigger runs, watch progress, and act on it directly from the task list.
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Per-task actions
| Action | What it does |
|---|---|
| Execute Task | Triggers immediate execution. Returns a job ID for tracking. View real-time status. |
| View Details | Opens the detailed task page — full configuration, complete execution history, settings editor. |
| View History | Opens the execution history dialog for this task. See History & logs. |
| Edit Task | Modify title, description, priority, execution type, scheduling. |
| Delete Task | Permanently removes the task. Confirmation dialog protects against accidents. Execution history is preserved. |
Execution types
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Tasks support multiple execution modes:
- ADHOC — one-time manual execution, runs immediately or at a scheduled time.
- SCHEDULED — single run at a specific date/time.
- RECURRING — repeating schedule. See Recurring tasks.
- EVENT_BASED — triggered by external events / webhooks. See External triggers.
Watching a running task
When you click Execute Task:
- The task transitions to Active status.
- You receive a job ID.
- Progress shows in the execution history dialog.
- On completion, status flips to Completed (or Failed if errors).
For real-time progress on long-running tasks, open View History and watch the live entries.
Related
- Priorities & status — what statuses mean.
- History & logs — drilling into past runs.
- Task failed — when a run errors.