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Dependencies

Dependencies show what a task waits on and what waits on it, so nobody starts work that is blocked.

Matches the live app1 min readUpdated Oct 20, 2026
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FIG 1Add Dependency, or press D in an open task.

01Add a dependency#

In a task, press D, or open the More menu and pick Add Dependency. Pick the task this one depends on.

02Read them#

The task's Dependencies section has two lists:

Depends onTasks that have to be done before this one.
BlockingTasks waiting on this one.

03On the Gantt#

In the Gantt view, press D to link bars by drawing from one to another. Esc stops linking.

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