## Task Creation: How should adding tasks work?

Microsoft To Do uses an inline text field at the bottom of the task list. Currently ClaudeDo opens a modal dialog. Which approach fits best?

A

### Inline Add (To Do style)

A text field always visible at the bottom of the task list. Press Enter to create a quick task with just a title. Tab or click to expand for more fields (description, tags, status).

#### Pros

- Fastest for rapid task entry
- Keyboard-driven — never leave the list
- Feels natural and lightweight

#### Cons

- Limited space for advanced fields
- Need separate flow for setting tags/status on creation

B

### Inline Add + Detail Pane Editing

Same inline text field for quick creation. After pressing Enter, the new task is selected and the detail pane on the right becomes editable — add description, tags, commit type there. Like To Do's "click task → edit in sidebar" pattern.

#### Pros

- Quick entry AND full editing without modals
- Uses existing detail pane real estate
- Closest to Microsoft To Do's actual flow

#### Cons

- Detail pane needs to become editable (currently read-only)
- More complex state management

C

### Keep Modal Dialog + Keyboard Shortcut

Keep the existing modal editor but add Ctrl+N / Enter shortcut to open it instantly. Add keyboard navigation within the dialog (Tab between fields, Enter to save).

#### Pros

- Minimal code changes
- All fields visible at once
- Modal keeps focus clear

#### Cons

- Still interrupts flow with a window
- Feels heavier than To Do