Tasks

# Workplace & Business

# ChatGPT

# Advanced & Builder Skills

# Work

Let ChatGPT run automated prompts and deliver the result to you.

Tasks

Tasks let ChatGPT proactively perform an instruction at a future time (once or on a schedule) and deliver the result back to you in a push notification or an email.

Use them for nudges (e.g., “prep me for my 1:1 on Mondays”) and for lightweight automations (e.g., “summarize five industry stories every morning and include links”).

How to start

Open a chat and describe what you want and when: “Every weekday at 9am, summarize the top 3 headlines about our industry with source links.”

Confirm the schedule when ChatGPT proposes it.

That’s it—your task is saved. You’ll see confirmation in the chat.

Tip: Use clear names in your first sentence (e.g., “Daily Finance Brief…”) so you can spot the task later.

How to manage your Tasks

Open tasks: Profile > Notifications > Manage tasks

Edit from "Manage tasks": Use the ✏️ icon to edit, pause, or delete your task.

Edit from chat: Follow up in the original conversation with a new schedule or edits (e.g., “make this weekly on Fridays at 4pm”).

Common use cases for tasks

Many tasks fall into a few repeatable patterns. Recognizing these helps you write clearer, reusable instructions.

Briefing: Use when you need a concise summary. The output is typically short bullet points, links, and—if helpful—suggested next steps.

Prep checklist: Use when you want to organize notes into a practical format. This often results in an agenda, a list of decision points, or a set of guiding questions.

Data pulse: Use when reviewing datasets, dashboards, or reports. The output is usually a small table of metrics accompanied by short commentary or insights.

Personal productivity: Use when you need light structure or motivation. These tasks provide gentle prompts such as end-of-day reflections, planning priorities for tomorrow, or reinforcing routines.

Suggested tasks by role

Here are some examples of how different roles might use tasks:

Role	Example Task	Why it’s helpful
Executive	“Every weekday at 7:30 AM, compile a concise 5‑bullet summary of competitor news, market shifts, and regulatory updates with links and a 2‑sentence ‘Why it matters.’”	Keeps leadership continuously briefed on external factors that impact strategy and decision‑making.
Manager	“Fridays at 3:00 PM, draft a weekly digest from this week’s chat notes including highlights, blockers, upcoming deadlines, and team priorities in <200 words.”	Saves time and ensures managers always share consistent updates, boosting clarity and alignment.
Sales rep	“Tuesdays at 9:00 AM, scan top 5 accounts for news on funding rounds, leadership changes, or major launches; summarize and flag possible revenue opportunities.”	Helps reps stay ahead of client developments, strengthening relationships and driving pipeline.
HR/People Ops	“On the first day of each month, compile a list of upcoming birthdays and work anniversaries from the attached spreadsheet; draft a short celebratory announcement ready to share with the team.”	Builds community and recognition culture while saving HR manual effort each month.