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slug: what-is-a-task
title: What a task is
category: definition
status: published
tags: [task, work-unit, deliverable, 任务, 工作单]
aliases: []
lastEditAt: 2026-04-26
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**What is a task?**

A task is one unit of work the team executes — write a blog post, ship a landing page, research a competitor, cut a video. It has one owner, one deliverable, and a visible state from start to done.

**How is a task different from casual chat?**

Saying "hey what do you think of X?" is just chat. Saying "write a 500-word announcement and post it" is a task — Astra creates a task card, briefs the right team member, and executes. You don't need to label it; Astra decides when something deserves a task.

**Can one request be multiple tasks?**

Yes. If you say "make a landing page and three ads," Astra splits them so each can be reviewed and shipped independently. Each task has its own card, thread, and cost.