Task Management

Getting tasks out of your head and into AsyncLife takes seconds. Click New Task (or press N) and start typing.

Every task starts with just a title. Add the rest when you're ready:

• Due date — Set a deadline so nothing slips through the cracks.
• Priority — High, Medium, or Low. Know what to tackle first.
• Category — Group related work: Work, Personal, Health, whatever fits your life.
• Description — Add context, links, or notes you'll need later.

Tasks flow naturally from start to finish. Five states that match how you actually work, with complete flexibility to move between any status:

Click any task to open it, then change the status from the dropdown. Or drag tasks between columns in Kanban view. You can move tasks freely between any status—no rigid workflows to slow you down.

Some tasks are really a bunch of smaller steps. Turn any task into a checklist by adding subtasks—each one you complete moves the progress bar forward.

Perfect for things like "Prepare presentation" where you need to research, write, design, and practice.

Keep everything together. Drag files onto a task or click the attach button. No more hunting through email or cloud folders for that one document.

Supports images, PDFs, documents—whatever you need to get the job done.

Every task keeps a full history. Add comments, see what changed, and stay in sync with your team—all in one timeline.

• Add comments — Post updates, ask questions, or leave notes for your future self.
• Edit and delete — Fix typos or remove comments you no longer need.
• Edit history — See previous versions of edited comments—nothing gets lost.
• @mentions — Tag teammates to get their attention on specific tasks.
• Markdown formatting — Use bold, links, lists, and code blocks to make comments clear.
• Activity filters — Switch between All, Comments, and Changes to find what you need.
• Automatic change tracking — Status changes, priority updates, and other edits are logged automatically.

Different tasks, different views. Switch between them based on what you're trying to accomplish:

List View

The classic. Scan everything at once, perfect for quick reviews and bulk updates. Best when you just want to see what's on your plate.

Kanban Board

Visual workflow. Drag cards between columns to move tasks forward. Great for seeing bottlenecks and keeping work flowing.

Calendar View

Time-based planning. See tasks on their due dates. Ideal for scheduling and avoiding deadline conflicts.

The Kanban board shows all five task statuses as columns. Drag tasks between columns to update their status instantly—no forms, no clicks, just drag and drop.

When to Use Each Status

Mobile Navigation

On mobile and tablet devices, swipe left or right to move between columns. The position indicator dots at the bottom show which column you're viewing.

• Use keyboard shortcuts — Press ? to see them all.
• Set realistic priorities — If everything is high priority, nothing is.
• Review weekly — Take 10 minutes to clear done tasks and reassess what's left.
• Link related tasks — Working on something connected? Link them so you don't lose context.