recipe-create-task-list

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allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Write, Edit
argument-hint: [task-parameters]
description: Set up a new Google Tasks list with initial tasks.
---

# Create Task List

Execute Google Workspace workflow: $ARGUMENTS

# Create a Task List and Add Tasks

> **PREREQUISITE:** Load the following skills to execute this recipe: `gws-tasks`

Set up a new Google Tasks list with initial tasks.

## Steps

1. Create task list: `gws tasks tasklists insert --json '{"title": "Q2 Goals"}'`
2. Add a task: `gws tasks tasks insert --params '{"tasklist": "TASKLIST_ID"}' --json '{"title": "Review Q1 metrics", "notes": "Pull data from analytics dashboard", "due": "2024-04-01T00:00:00Z"}'`
3. Add another task: `gws tasks tasks insert --params '{"tasklist": "TASKLIST_ID"}' --json '{"title": "Draft Q2 OKRs"}'`
4. List tasks: `gws tasks tasks list --params '{"tasklist": "TASKLIST_ID"}' --format table`

## Task

Execute this workflow with the following parameters: $ARGUMENTS

1. **Prerequisites Check**
   - Verify `gws` CLI is installed: `gws --version`
   - Confirm authentication: `gws auth status`
   - Load required GWS skills (check PREREQUISITE section above)

2. **Parameter Preparation**
   - Parse task parameters from $ARGUMENTS
   - Validate required inputs
   - Prepare JSON payloads and flags

3. **Execute Workflow Steps**
   - Follow the steps outlined above
   - Replace placeholder IDs with actual values
   - Handle errors and retries
   - Log progress and results

4. **Verify Results**
   - Confirm each step completed successfully
   - Verify changes in Google Workspace
   - Report final status and any issues

## Tips

- Use `--dry-run` flag when available to preview changes
- Always inspect API schemas before calling: `gws schema <service>.<resource>.<method>`
- Check command help for all flags: `gws <service> <resource> <method> --help`

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**License**: Apache License 2.0
**Source**: [Google Workspace CLI](https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli)
**Original Skill**: `recipe-create-task-list`