Tasks
Copy a task's ID
I want to …
… copy the short ID of a task, for example to name it in a commit message, a branch, or a search.
Before you start
- Every task has an ID. Its first 8 characters, such as
3f2a9c1e, are the short ID. - Copying works on every plan and for every role: Owner, Admin, and Member.
Here's how
- Open the task.
- Tap the three-dot icon
Moreat the top right. - Tap
Copy ID 3f2a9c1e. The item shows this task's short ID. - Zeitlicht copies the short ID and shows
ID 3f2a9c1e copied.. - Paste it where you need it, for example into the board search, a commit message, or a question to Claude Code.
The result
The short ID is on your clipboard. The board search, the API, and Claude Code all find the task by it.
Common questions
Can two tasks have the same short ID?
Rarely. If two tasks start with the same 8 characters, the board search shows both, and the API asks for more characters or the full ID.
Where do I find the full ID?
In the task's link, after /tasks/. Share copies the whole link.