Just like custom fields added to a library, it would be great to add custom task types to a library so that they are standardized and available to add to any project. That way, the project that the task type is multi-homed could be grouped by that task type and other features such as rules could be…

Great to see this is already being considered !

@Richard_Sather has his finger on the pulse clearly, considered less than a day later :rofl:

We have a fairly complicated series of rules set up to run Agile projects in Asana. Seeing the obvious benefits of Custom Task Types, I wanted to rebuild that system. Without CTT being added as Library items or Bundle items, it’s a complete no-go.

@Matthew_Stroh The workaround that I use is to use a central project. ⚡ Pre-multi-home tasks in project templates to add to central project Add rule in master project that converts new tasks into the custom task type in that central project Upon project creation the custom task type will be set an…

Yup, that’s the workaround I also have in place for the time being.. hopefully not long until we get these global..!

Excited to see this tagged in-development today :tada:

I JUST emailed our dedicated CSM to follow up on the status since we’d spoken about this being in their development plans for 2025. SO EXCITED.

Excited to see this released! [image] Emily_Roman: No need to rely on task templates anymore, use task types on their own! As @Phil_Seeman discovered in early testing, this statement is only true if the task type is set as the default task type of a project, which is not very intuitive. Cue…

This is great, but a caveat with custom task types: They’re not supported in Advanced search, so be very sure your workflow can withstand not having that fallback. Thanks, Larry

Global Custom task types: the ability to add the same task type to multiple projects

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@Richard_Sather @Bryan_TeamKickstart an easier workaround is to use a FlowAgent to do it.

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Global Custom task types: the ability to add the same task type to multiple projects

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