1. Creating a New Task

You can create a new task in two ways: Inside a project under 'Tasks' via '+ New Task', or using the global Spotlight shortcut (Cmd+K / Ctrl+K) by typing 'new:task'.

2. Mandatory and Control Fields

  • Title: Concise description of the task (e.g. 'Header Navigation & Responsive Menu').
  • Associated Project: Links the task to the parent project or client.
  • Craft (Discipline): Select between concept, UI/UX design, frontend, backend, or QA.
  • Estimated Effort: Planned hours for budget and timeline velocity tracking.
  • Start & Due Date: Drives automatic visualization in Gantt charts and sprint boards.
  • Assignee: Responsible team member or external contractor.

3. Craft Coupling & Workflow Dependencies

In Foxable, tasks can depend on upstream milestones. For instance, a frontend development task can automatically stay blocked until the client has signed off on the UI design wireframe.

Pro Tip: Focus Slices

Tasks can be broken down into Focus Slices (Pomodoro intervals). Starting the slice timer logs billable time directly to the task.