{TYPE}-{PROJECT}-{NUMBER}, similar to Jira issue keys.
Format
Type Prefixes
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
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
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