Task states and what each means

| State | Meaning | What you do | |-------|---------|-------------| | PROPOSED | Suggested work waiting for approval | Approve or cancel | | PLANNED | Project container or scheduled work not ready for a worker | Review context | | TODO | Created and waiting | Nothing | | IN_PROGRESS | AI is working | Wait for output | | BLOCKED | Needs a decision | Reply to Astra | | PAUSED | System/runtime hold | Wait for recovery or ask Astra | | DONE | Finished | Review the result | | CANCELED | Stopped | Recreate only if needed |

Updated May 28, 2026Plain text →

Task states show where work stands

StateMeaningWhat you do
PROPOSEDSuggested work waiting for approvalApprove or cancel
PLANNEDProject container or scheduled work not ready for a workerReview context
TODOCreated and waitingNothing
IN_PROGRESSAI is workingWait for output
BLOCKEDNeeds a decisionReply to Astra
PAUSEDSystem/runtime holdWait for recovery or ask Astra
DONEFinishedReview the result
CANCELEDStoppedRecreate only if needed

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Q: What if a task stays in progress too long? A: Open the task and ask Astra for status.

Q: What if DONE is not good enough? A: Comment with what needs to change and Astra can create follow-up work.

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