Task Management with AI

Now that Claude Code is connected to APM, let's explore how AI can help you create, organize, and track tasks across your projects. This is where the magic happens - watch as Claude updates your project status in real-time!

Understanding Tasks in APM

Tasks are the atomic units of work within projects. Each task has:

• Name - Clear description of what needs to be done
• Status - Current state (Unstarted, In Progress, Complete)
• Implementation Plan - Optional detailed steps or notes

Creating Tasks with Claude

Let's start by having Claude create some tasks in your projects:

Basic Task Creation

In Claude Code (or Claude Desktop), try this:

Create a task "Set up database schema" in my Website Redesign project

Claude will:

1. Use getProjects to find your project
2. Use createTask to add the task
3. Confirm creation with the task details

Batch Task Creation

Claude can create multiple tasks at once. Try:

Create these tasks in my Mobile App Development project:
- Design user authentication flow
- Implement login screen
- Add biometric authentication
- Set up password recovery

Watch your APM sidebar - the tasks appear instantly!

AI-Powered Task Generation

Here's where it gets interesting - Claude can generate tasks based on project goals:

Example: Breaking Down a Feature

I need to add a shopping cart feature to my e-commerce site. 
Generate a comprehensive task list for this in my Website Redesign project.

Claude might create:

• Design cart UI components
• Create cart state management
• Implement add to cart functionality
• Build cart persistence layer
• Add quantity adjustment controls
• Create checkout flow integration
• Implement cart abandonment tracking
• Add cart animation effects
• Write cart component tests
• Document cart API endpoints

Example: Technical Debt Tasks

Generate tasks for addressing technical debt in my Mobile App Development project. 
Focus on performance and code quality.

Claude creates targeted tasks:

• Audit and optimize image loading
• Refactor deprecated API calls
• Update third-party dependencies
• Implement proper error boundaries
• Add missing unit tests
• Optimize database queries
• Remove unused code and assets
• Implement code splitting
• Add performance monitoring

Real-Time Status Updates

The killer feature: Claude updates task status as it works!

Watch Claude Work

1. Ask Claude to start working on a task:

Start working on the "Design user authentication flow" task in my Mobile App project

2. Watch APM - the task status changes to "In Progress" immediately!

3. As Claude works, you'll see:
   • Task status updates in real-time
   • Project status reflects active work
   • Live status text shows current activity

Automatic Status Management

Claude intelligently manages status:

Complete the authentication flow design task and start on the login screen implementation

Claude will:

1. Update first task to "Complete" ✓
2. Update second task to "In Progress" 🔄
3. Update project live status

Task Queries and Filters

Claude can help you find and filter tasks:

Query Tasks Across Projects

Show me all incomplete tasks across all my projects

Claude uses getTasks with filters to show:

• Project name
• Task name
• Current status
• Priority indicators

Find Specific Tasks

What tasks are in progress right now?

Claude queries and reports active work across your entire workspace.

Task Statistics

Give me a summary of task completion for each project

Claude analyzes and reports:

• Total tasks per project
• Completion percentage
• Tasks by status
• Suggested next actions

Advanced Task Management

Adding Implementation Plans

Add an implementation plan to the "Set up database schema" task:
1. Design entity relationships
2. Create migration files
3. Set up indexes
4. Add constraints
5. Write seed data

Claude updates the task with detailed steps that appear in APM.

Bulk Status Updates

Mark all design-related tasks in Website Redesign as complete

Claude:

1. Queries tasks with "design" in the name
2. Updates each to "Complete" status
3. Reports what was updated

Task Dependencies

While APM doesn't have formal dependencies, Claude can help manage them:

What tasks should I complete before starting "Implement checkout flow"?

Claude analyzes your tasks and suggests logical prerequisites.

Workflow Integration

Development Workflow

Here's a real workflow example:

Claude: I'm starting a new feature. Create tasks for implementing user notifications in my Mobile App project.

Claude creates comprehensive tasks, then:

Claude: Start on the first task and update its status as you guide me through the implementation.

As you work with Claude:

• Task status updates automatically
• Project shows as "Active" in APM
• You maintain awareness across all projects

Planning Sessions

Use Claude for sprint planning:

Let's plan next week's work. Create tasks for:
1. Critical bug fixes (mark as Hot priority)
2. Feature development (Active status)
3. Documentation updates (Idle/backlog)

Claude organizes tasks by priority, making your APM sidebar a perfect sprint board.

Tips for Effective Task Management

1. Be Specific with Task Names

Instead of:

Create a task "Fix bugs"

Try:

Create a task "Fix login timeout issue on mobile app"

2. Use Natural Language

Claude understands context:

The authentication is broken on iOS. Create a task to investigate and fix it.

3. Batch Related Tasks

Group related work:

Create tasks for the complete payment integration:
- Research payment providers
- Implement Stripe SDK
- Create payment UI components
- Add payment validation
- Test payment flows
- Handle payment failures

4. Regular Status Updates

Keep APM current:

I just finished the database setup. Mark it complete and what should I work on next?

Monitoring Task Progress

In APM Interface

Watch for these visual indicators:

• Status dots showing task states
• Live status text showing current activity

Best Practices

1. Start sessions with context

   Show me my current projects and their task counts
   

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2. Use Claude for planning

   Based on these tasks, what order should I tackle them?
   

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3. Regular status syncs

   Update all in-progress tasks based on our conversation
   

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4. End-of-day cleanup

   Mark any stale in-progress tasks as blocked and add notes
   

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What's Next?

Excellent! You're now managing tasks with AI assistance. Let's add window management to complete your workflow: