| name | dex |
| description | Task tracking for async/multi-step work. Use dex to create, track, and complete tasks that span multiple sessions or require coordination (e.g., coding agent dispatches, PR reviews, background jobs). Tasks stored as JSON files in .dex/tasks/. |
Dex Task Tracking
Track async work: coding agent dispatches, multi-step projects, anything needing follow-up.
Commands
dex create -d "Description" --context "Background, goal, done-when"
dex list
dex list --all
dex show <id>
dex show <id> --full
dex complete <id> --result "What was done, decisions, follow-ups"
dex edit <id> --context "Updated context"
dex delete <id>
Task Structure
- Description: One-line summary
- Context: Background, requirements, done criteria
- Result: What was built, decisions, follow-ups
Example
dex create -d "Add caching to API" --context "Workspace: feat1 (100.x.x.x)
Branch: feat/cache
Done when: PR merged, CI green"
dex complete abc123 --result "Merged PR #50. Redis caching with 5min TTL."
Storage
.dex/tasks/{id}.json — one file per task, git-friendly.