SilverStripe Tasks Module

A flexible task management system for SilverStripe CMS with assignment, threaded comments, and status tracking.

Features

• Create tasks attached to any DataObject (polymorphic relationships)
• Assign tasks to CMS members
• Threaded comments for collaboration
• Status tracking (Not Started, In Progress, Complete, On Hold, Cancelled)
• Priority levels (Low, Normal, High, Urgent)
• Due date tracking
• Central task dashboard via ModelAdmin
• "My Tasks" filtering

Installation

This module is installed as a local vendor module. To use it in your project:

1. Apply TaskExtension to your DataObjects in _config/mysite.yml:

App\Model\Site:
  extensions:
    - Dynamic\Tasks\Extension\TaskExtension

App\Model\Server:
  extensions:
    - Dynamic\Tasks\Extension\TaskExtension

App\Model\Client:
  extensions:
    - Dynamic\Tasks\Extension\TaskExtension

2. Run dev/build to create database tables

Usage

Creating Tasks

1. Open any record that has TaskExtension applied
2. Navigate to the "Tasks" tab
3. Click "Add Task"
4. Fill in title, description, assign to user, set priority/due date
5. Save

Managing Tasks

• View all tasks via the "Tasks" admin section in the CMS
• Filter by status, assignee, or related record type
• Add comments to tasks for discussion
• Update status as work progresses

Workflow Example

Manager: Creates task on Site record
  "Review migration notes before proceeding"
  Assigns to Developer
  
Developer: Adds comment
  "Notes look good, DNS contacts added"
  Status → In Progress
  
Manager: Adds comment
  "Perfect, proceed with migration"
  Status → Complete

License

BSD-3-Clause