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The Issues module provides task management capabilities within groups. Create, assign, and track tasks through their lifecycle using backlog or kanban views.

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How to access

Group → Issues tab (if enabled for the group)

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Prerequisites

Issues must be enabled for a group:
  1. Edit the group settings
  2. Enable Issues/Tasks feature
  3. Configure issue settings

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Issue Properties

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Basic Fields

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subject
string
required
Brief title describing the issue or task.
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description
richtext
Detailed description of the task, requirements, or problem.
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attachments
array
Images, documents, or files related to the issue.

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Classification

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type
relation
Issue type (e.g., Task, Bug, Feature, Research).
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status
relation
Current status (e.g., To Do, In Progress, Done).
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priority
select
Priority level (High, Medium, Low).

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Assignment

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assignee
relation
Team member responsible for the issue.
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dueDate
date
Target completion date (if enabled).

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Creating Issues

1

Navigate to Issues

Go to the group’s Issues tab.
2

Click Add Issue

Click Add Issue or + button.
3

Fill in details

Enter subject, description, and select type.
4

Set attributes

Assign to a member, set priority and status.
5

Add attachments

Upload any relevant files or screenshots.
6

Save

Click Save to create the issue.

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Issue Settings Per Group

Configure what issue features are available:
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hasPriority
boolean
default:"true"
Enable priority levels on issues.
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hasDueDate
boolean
default:"false"
Enable due date field for issues.
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hasTypes
boolean
default:"true"
Enable issue type categorization.
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hasStatus
boolean
default:"true"
Enable status tracking workflow.

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View Modes

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Backlog View

Default list view showing all issues:
  • Linear list of all issues
  • Sort by date, priority, status, or assignee
  • Filter by various criteria
  • Search by text

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Kanban View

Visual board organized by status columns:
  • Drag and drop between columns
  • Visual status overview
  • Quick status updates
  • Progress at a glance

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Issue Statuses

Configure custom statuses for your workflow:

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Default Statuses

StatusDescription
To DoNot yet started
In ProgressCurrently being worked on
In ReviewAwaiting review or approval
DoneCompleted

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Custom Statuses

Create statuses matching your workflow:
  1. Go to group settings
  2. Navigate to Issue Statuses
  3. Add, edit, or reorder statuses
  4. Set status colors for visual identification

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Issue Types

Categorize issues by type:

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Default Types

TypeDescription
TaskGeneral work item
BugProblem to fix
FeatureNew functionality
ResearchInvestigation or analysis

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Custom Types

Create types for your organization:
  1. Go to group settings
  2. Navigate to Issue Types
  3. Add custom types
  4. Optionally assign default assignees per type

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Filter Options

Filter issues by:
  • Status
  • Assignee
  • Type
  • Priority
  • Due date
  • Author
  • Date created

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Text Search

Search issues by:
  • Subject text
  • Description content
  • Comments

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Notifications

Issue-related notifications:
  • Assigned to an issue
  • Issue status changed
  • Comment added
  • Due date approaching

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Use Cases

Track tasks for a specific project from start to completion.
Log and track bugs or problems that need fixing.
Track action items from meetings with assignees and due dates.
Manage content creation tasks with status workflow.
Track tasks needed to organize an event.

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Best Practices

Write descriptive subjects that explain the task at a glance.
Ensure every issue has an assignee for accountability.
Keep statuses current so the team knows actual progress.
Not everything is high priority. Use levels meaningfully.
Move finished issues to Done to keep backlogs clean.