create_subtask
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Create a subtask under a task. All time entries are logged against subtasks, so every task needs at least one. The subtask inherits a valid billing type from the parent task. Discover ids with find_billing_work - never ask the user for an id.
Input schema
| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| task_id | string | yes | Id of the parent task (required). Must be a task in your organization. |
| name | string | yes | Subtask name (required). |
| description | string | no | Optional subtask description. |
| idempotency_key | string | no | Optional caller-supplied key; retrying with the same key returns the original result instead of acting twice. |
Raw JSON schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"task_id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Id of the parent task (required). Must be a task in your organization."
},
"name": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Subtask name (required)."
},
"description": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Optional subtask description."
},
"idempotency_key": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Optional caller-supplied key; retrying with the same key returns the original result instead of acting twice."
}
},
"required": [
"task_id",
"name"
]
}