For complex, multi-step requests, TeXposit's Task Session system gives your AI assistant a structured way to work. Instead of a single back-and-forth, the assistant breaks your goal into steps, completes them one by one, and keeps you updated on progress.

What Are Task Sessions?

A Task Session is a focused work session where:

You give the AI a clear objective (e.g., "Write the methodology section with 3 subsections")
The AI breaks it into steps and shows you the plan
Each step is completed sequentially with status updates
You see a nice timeline of progress as work happens
The AI provides a final summary when complete

Starting a Task Session

Method 1: From Chat

In the AI Assistant, describe your multi-step task:

"Generate a results section with subsections for: statistical analysis, graphical results, and interpretation. Include placeholder text for figures."

The AI recognizes this as a task session and proposes a step-by-step plan.

Method 2: Using Commands

Type the task directly in the chat prefixed with special commands:

LaTeX

/task Create a thesis outline with 5 chapters, each with 3 sections

Understanding the Task UI

Task Card Display

When a task session starts, you see:

Objective

Your original request clearly summarized

Steps

✓ Step 1 - Create introduction paragraph (Completed)
⚙ Step 2 - Write methodology section (In Progress)
○ Step 3 - Add conclusion (Pending)

Progress Timeline

As the AI works, messages appear in a timeline format showing:

Timestamps of each step completion
Brief status updates (e.g., "Writing section 2 of 3")
Final summary at the end

Interacting With Tasks

While Task is Running

You can:

Cancel: Stop the task and see partial results
View Status: Check which step the AI is currently on
Edit Drafts: Update work as it appears (changes don't interrupt the task)

After Task Completes

Once finished, the task card shows:

✓ All steps marked complete with green checkmarks
"Done" badge on the task card
Summary of what was accomplished
Option to expand/collapse to see details

Example Task Workflows

Example 1: Outline Generation

Request: "Create a detailed outline for a 20-page machine learning paper with 5 sections. Each section should have 3-4 subsections with 1-2 sentence descriptions."

What happens: AI creates step for each section, writes outline structure, then provides the complete outline as a LaTeX document.

Example 2: Figure Integration

Request: "I have 3 images in the figures folder. Create figure environments for each with captions and labels. Then add cross-references throughout the results section."

What happens: AI scans the figures folder, creates \begin{figure} blocks for each, adds them to your document, and updates references.

Task Session Tips

Be Specific: "Write methodology" works better than "write stuff for my paper"

Set Success Criteria: "Write 3-4 paragraphs covering X, Y, and Z" is clearer than open-ended requests

Use for Planning: Task sessions are great for outlining before you write, not replacing your writing

When to Use Task Sessions

Use task sessions when you have:

Multiple sequential steps that depend on each other
Work spanning multiple files or sections
Projects where you want to track AI's progress visibly