Recurring Tasks
Automate repetitive work with recurring task templates that create tasks on a schedule you define.
Overview
Recurring tasks automate the creation of repetitive work items so you never forget a standup, weekly report, or monthly review. Define a template once, and Nareli generates fresh task instances on schedule.
- Templates generate normal tasks you can track time against, edit, or complete
- Each instance is independent - modifying one does not affect future ones
- Tasks are created at the start of each scheduled period based on your timezone
Recurring tasks require the Business plan (€12/mo per seat). See Subscription & Billing for plan details. Tasks are created at the start of each scheduled period, so a daily task appears in your list at the beginning of each day.
Creating a Recurring Task
Navigate to the Recurring Tasks page from the sidebar and click "New Recurring Task" to get started.
Click "New Recurring Task" from the Recurring Tasks page
Enter a task title and optional description
Assign it to a project for correct report attribution
Choose a recurrence pattern (daily, weekly, monthly, or custom)
Save - Nareli creates the first instance immediately if one is due
Recurrence Patterns
Nareli supports several patterns to cover common scheduling needs. Pick the one that matches your workflow.
- Daily - new task every day, ideal for standups and daily reviews
- Weekly - select specific days (e.g., Monday and Thursday for team syncs)
- Monthly - task on a specific day of each month (reports, invoicing)
- Every N days - custom interval (e.g., every 3 days or every 14 days)
Weekly patterns with multiple days selected generate one task per selected day. Monday-Wednesday-Friday creates three tasks per week.
Cron Expression Support
For advanced scheduling, Nareli supports cron expressions - a compact notation with five fields: minute, hour, day of month, month, and day of week.
| Cron Expression | Schedule |
|---|---|
| 0 9 * * 1-5 | Every weekday at 9:00 AM |
| 0 9 1-7 * 1 | First Monday of every month |
| 0 9 * * 5/2 | Every other Friday |
| 0 9 1 1,4,7,10 * | Quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct on the 1st) |
If you are not familiar with cron syntax, use the built-in recurrence patterns instead.
Auto-Creation Behavior
The recurring task engine runs in the background, checking templates and creating instances based on your timezone.
- Timezone-aware - daily tasks align with your local day, not UTC midnight
- Generated tasks behave like any manual task (editable, trackable)
- Missed instances are created retroactively if you were offline
Managing Templates
The Recurring Tasks page shows all templates with their schedule, status, and instance count.
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Pause | Stops generating new instances; resumes from current date when reactivated |
| Edit schedule | Changes take effect from the next occurrence; past instances are unchanged |
| Delete | Stops generation but preserves all past instances and time entries |
| Duplicate | Creates a copy you can modify with a different schedule or project |
You can view all instances generated by a template to see how much time you have spent on that recurring work.
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