> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://agent.minimax.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Your First Task

> Start from the composer, attach context, and let MiniMax Code begin working.

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  A task is the basic unit of collaboration in MiniMax Code. You can describe what you need directly, or attach a local project so the Agent can work with code context.

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/agent-en/yEQNl2mVInzXN9Xt/images/code/first-task-composer.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yEQNl2mVInzXN9Xt&q=85&s=28524819ebe405a76badfe66d12dac5c" alt="Home task composer" className="code-screenshot" width="2838" height="1756" data-path="images/code/first-task-composer.png" />

  ## Create a Task

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Start a new task">
      Click New Task in the sidebar, or type directly in the home composer.
    </Step>

    <Step title="Describe the outcome">
      Ask for the result you want: fix a bug, build a page, summarize files, research a topic, or prepare a report.
    </Step>

    <Step title="Add context">
      Drag in files, select a workspace, mention project files with @, or invoke skills with /.
    </Step>

    <Step title="Send and follow up">
      Once the Agent starts, you can add more requirements or respond to permission prompts.
    </Step>
  </Steps>

  ## Better Prompts

  * Describe the desired outcome, not only the steps.
  * For coding tasks, include stack, constraints, and validation criteria.
  * For design tasks, attach references or screenshots.
  * For research tasks, specify the output format and source requirements.
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