Overview
Tasks let Sawmills Agent run work in the background. Use tasks when a request should run later, run regularly, or continue without waiting in an active conversation.Common Uses for Tasks
Tasks are useful for:- recurring summaries
- scheduled checks
- one-time follow-up work
- manual runs that you want to repeat later
Task Types
Sawmills Agent tasks can be used in several ways:- Manual: created for later use and run when needed
- One-time: runs once at a specific time
- Interval: runs on a repeating interval
- Recurring schedule: runs on a regular schedule
Managing Tasks
Depending on your access, you can:- create a task
- edit the task prompt or schedule
- enable or disable a task
- run a task immediately
- review task run history
Best Practices
- use a clear task name
- keep the prompt focused on one outcome
- choose a schedule that matches the pace of the work
- review early runs before relying on a recurring task