> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kimp360.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Add a new task from Slack

> Create a new KIMP360 task directly from Slack using the /add_task command.

Use this flow when you want to create a brand-new KIMP360 task without leaving Slack.

The `/add_task` command opens a multi-step modal where you:

* Select the product you need work on (Graphics, Video, Development, etc.)
* Choose the specific request type (for example, Social Media Post, Thumbnail, Landing Page)
* Fill in all the task details KIMP360 needs to get started

## How to create a task from Slack

<Steps>
  <Step title="Run the /add_task command">
    Go to any channel where the KIMP360 Slack app is installed and type
    <code>/add\_task</code>, then press Enter.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 1 – Choose the product">
    A modal titled <strong>Add New Task - Step 1</strong> opens.

    * Use the <strong>Product</strong> dropdown to select what you need help with
      (for example, Graphics, Video, Graphics + Video, Canva Graphics, or
      Development).
    * This list is loaded from your KIMP360 account so it always reflects the
      products available to your project.

    If you try to continue without selecting a product, the modal will show an
    inline error asking you to choose one before moving forward.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/kimp360/l7TmkunSeeO0Fuf-/images/add-task-slack-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=l7TmkunSeeO0Fuf-&q=85&s=b8856babf17b658985b4b3c67914b757" alt="Choose product" width="1314" height="654" data-path="images/add-task-slack-1.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 2 – Choose the request type">
    After selecting a product, the modal updates to <strong>Add New Task - Step 2</strong>.

    * Use the <strong>Request Type</strong> (or card type) dropdown to pick the
      kind of work you need.
    * The list of request types is filtered based on the product you chose in
      Step 1 (for example, different options for Graphics vs Development).

    This step helps KIMP360 understand exactly what type of creative or
    development work is required.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/kimp360/l7TmkunSeeO0Fuf-/images/add-task-slack-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=l7TmkunSeeO0Fuf-&q=85&s=e6038b265914d566dba04127698f8d2b" alt="Choose request type" width="1226" height="708" data-path="images/add-task-slack-2.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Step 3 – Fill in task details">
    In the final step, the modal expands to collect all task details. The exact
    fields depend on what you selected earlier, but typically include:

    * <strong>Title</strong> – a clear name for the task
    * <strong>Description</strong> – what you need, goals, and any key
      requirements
    * <strong>Brand</strong> – select the brand this work belongs to
    * <strong>Software</strong> – choose the tool you prefer (for example,
      Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Canva, or development tools)
    * <strong>File format</strong> – choose the output format (for example,
      JPG, PNG, PDF, SVG, AI, PSD)
    * <strong>Links and assets</strong> – depending on your workspace
      configuration, you can:
      * Attach design links from existing KIMP360 tasks, or
      * Provide your own external design link

    Fill out as much detail as possible to help your KIMP360 team work
    efficiently and avoid back-and-forth.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/kimp360/l7TmkunSeeO0Fuf-/images/add-task-slack-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=l7TmkunSeeO0Fuf-&q=85&s=6ce1a4a4efbabefcad5ccdf8e6711454" alt="fill details" width="1226" height="776" data-path="images/add-task-slack-3.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit the task and confirm">
    When you are done, click <strong>Submit</strong>.

    * If everything is valid, the task is created in KIMP360 using your linked
      project and API key.
    * You will see a confirmation message in Slack that includes basic
      information about the new task.
    * If something goes wrong (for example, missing permissions or an API
      error), you will see an error message in Slack explaining that the task
      could not be created. In that case, try again or contact support.
  </Step>
</Steps>