> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sawmills.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Tasks

> Create and manage Sawmills Agent tasks that run in the background on demand, on a schedule, or at a recurring interval for automated telemetry workflows.

## 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

## Notes

Tasks work well together with [Notifications](/docs/sawmills-agent-notifications) when results need to be delivered to a person or team.