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Every task in Claude Board gets an auto-generated key in the format {TYPE}-{PROJECT}-{NUMBER}, similar to Jira issue keys.

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Format

FTR-CB-1001
 │   │   │
 │   │   └── Sequential counter per project (starts at 1001)
 │   └────── Project key (derived from project slug)
 └────────── Task type prefix

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Type Prefixes

Task TypePrefix
FeatureFTR
Bug FixBUG
RefactorRFT
DocsDOC
TestTST
ChoreCHR

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Project Key

The project key is automatically derived from the project slug:
  • Multi-word slugs use initials: claude-board → CB, utd-games-website → UGW
  • Single-word slugs use first 3 characters: renkler → RNK

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Where Keys Appear

Task keys are displayed everywhere the task ID was previously shown:
  • Task cards on the Kanban board
  • List view rows
  • Timeline view labels
  • Task detail modal header
  • Live terminal header

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Automatic Updates

  • Keys are generated on task creation
  • When a task’s type changes (e.g., feature → bugfix), the prefix updates automatically (FTR-CB-1001 → BUG-CB-1001)
  • Existing tasks are backfilled with keys on server startup