Why a task in Qaxa is more than a checkbox
There is a reason most to-do lists feel like a burden. They are static graveyards of things you haven't done yet. They strip away the context—the files, the discussions, the how—and leave you with a naked, anxiety-inducing command. We believe a task shouldn't be a lonely line of text; it should be a container for the work itself—a place where the conversation happens, not just where it dies.
Dead-end lists
Most tools treat tasks like static text on a screen. Isolated. Empty. Unshared. They tell you what to do, but they strip away the context of how to do it.
Tasks with context
We built tasks that hold weight. Create a task. Attach the evidence (files). Pick who's responsible. Talk through the strategy. Close it when the objective is met. Everything is encrypted by default — and strictly private to the members of that Space.
How it works
Create with context
Don't just write a one-liner. Attach an image, a PDF, or a briefing document directly to the task. Because the task lives inside a Space, it inherits the Space’s visibility settings—meaning your files are accessible only to the members of that Space.
Assign ownership (or don't)
Delegate it to a specific specialist in your Space. Or leave it unassigned as a shared objective. Sometimes it’s a nudge for a teammate; sometimes it’s a secure reminder for yourself.
The encrypted thread
Every task has its own dedicated secure thread. You don't need to jump back to the main chat to discuss the details. Clarify, update, and strategize right inside the task card. Context stays where it belongs.
Structure your workflow
Use Sections to map out your chaos (e.g., 'Priority,' 'Ideas,' 'Doing'). Drag and drop to move work forward. Loose or structured—you define the rhythm.
Signals, not noise
You only get alerted when it matters:
- Someone assigns you a task.
- Someone adds comments to your task.
The result
Tasks stay simple but scale with the complexity of the work. You don’t lose the thread, the files, or the plot. It’s not just a list. It’s how work moves forward — privately, together.
What’s next
We’re exploring small improvements: Advanced filtering and keyboard-first navigation. But the core philosophy won't change: A task in Qaxa is more than a checkbox. It’s a secure step forward.
