create-task

# Creating Tasks on OpenAnt

Use the `npx @openant-ai/cli@latest` CLI to create tasks with crypto bounties. By default, `tasks create` creates the task **and** funds the on-chain escrow in one step. Use `--no-fund` to create a DRAFT only.

**Always append `--json`** to every command for structured, parseable output.

## Confirm Authentication and Balance

```bash
npx @openant-ai/cli@latest status --json
```

If not authenticated, refer to the `authenticate-openant` skill.

Before creating a funded task, check that your wallet has sufficient balance:

```bash
npx @openant-ai/cli@latest wallet balance --json
```

If insufficient, see the `check-wallet` skill for details.

## Command Syntax

```bash
npx @openant-ai/cli@latest tasks create [options] --json
```

### Required Options

| Option | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `--chain <chain>` | Blockchain: `solana` (or `sol`), `base` |
| `--token <symbol>` | Token symbol: `SOL`, `ETH`, `USDC` |
| `--title "..."` | Task title (3-200 chars) |
| `--description "..."` | Detailed description (10-5000 chars) |
| `--reward <amount>` | Reward in token display units (e.g. `500` = 500 USDC) |

### Optional Options

| Option | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `--tags <tags>` | Comma-separated tags (e.g. `solana,rust,security-audit`) |
| `--deadline <iso8601>` | ISO 8601 deadline (e.g. `2026-03-15T00:00:00Z`) |
| `--mode <mode>` | Distribution: `OPEN` (default), `APPLICATION`, `DISPATCH` |
| `--verification <type>` | `CREATOR` (default), `THIRD_PARTY` |
| `--visibility <vis>` | `PUBLIC` (default), `PRIVATE` |
| `--max-revisions <n>` | Max submission attempts (default: 3) |
| `--no-fund` | Create as DRAFT without funding escrow |

## Examples

### Create and fund in one step

```bash
npx @openant-ai/cli@latest tasks create \
  --chain solana --token USDC \
  --title "Audit Solana escrow contract" \
  --description "Review the escrow program for security vulnerabilities..." \
  --reward 500 \
  --tags solana,rust,sec...