# Managing tasks

Use the Tasks screen, search, filters, grid or list view, status badges, and Open action to find and resume work.

![Managing tasks in Foxora Desktop v5.0.3](/docs/images/v5.0.3/desktop/tasks-overview.webp)

## Where this lives

Open **foxora → Tasks** for the collection view, or choose a task in the sidebar.

A task is the user-facing unit of work in v5.0.3. It has a transcript, project context, selected crew, autonomy mode, run state, and Stage surfaces. Internal APIs may still use a task identifier.

> **Safety:** Task transcripts may include local files, tool results, and connected-app data. Review before sharing, exporting, or attaching them to support requests.

## Steps

1. Open **foxora → Tasks** for the collection view, or choose a task in the sidebar.
2. Use the Tasks screen.
3. Search, filters, grid or list view, status badges.
4. Open action to find and resume work.
5. **Confirm the result.** Reopen the task from the Tasks list and confirm its transcript, project, crew, mode, and latest result are intact.

## Choose the right path

- Start a clean task for a new objective.
- Branch from an existing task when you need its context but want a different approach.
- Archive completed work without deleting its underlying project.


## Confirm it worked

- Reopen the task from the Tasks list and confirm its transcript, project, crew, mode, and latest result are intact.
- The screen, command, file, run, or destination named in this guide reflects the expected state.