Telegram Task Bot Commands Cheat Sheet | Quick Reference

Q: Do I need to set up anything before using commands?

Yes. Connect your Telegram account to Corcava and add the bot to your chat.

Q: What if a command doesn't work?

Check you're using the exact syntax. Try /help for the correct format. The bot may be disconnected.

What You'll Get

Complete command reference — Task capture, assignment, due dates, status
Copy/paste ready — Commands formatted for quick use
Common workflows — How commands fit together for daily use

⚠️ Important Note

The commands below are placeholders. Replace them with the actual commands from your Corcava Telegram bot or your specific task management bot. Check your Corcava documentation for exact syntax.

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Task Capture Commands

Create tasks directly from chat:

[PLACEHOLDER: Create task command]

Example: /task Review client proposal

Creates a new task with the given title

[PLACEHOLDER: Create task with project]

Example: /task Review client proposal #acme-rebrand

Creates task and assigns to a project

[PLACEHOLDER: Quick task from message]

Example: Reply to any message with /todo

Turns the replied message into a task

Assignment Commands

Assign tasks to team members:

[PLACEHOLDER: Assign command]

Example: /assign @sarah

Assigns the most recent task to Sarah

[PLACEHOLDER: Assign with task ID]

Example: /assign #123 @sarah

Assigns specific task to Sarah

[PLACEHOLDER: Self-assign]

Example: /mine or /assign me

Assigns task to yourself

Due Date Commands

Set when tasks are due:

[PLACEHOLDER: Set due date]

Example: /due tomorrow or /due 2026-01-15

Sets due date on most recent task

[PLACEHOLDER: Due date shortcuts]

Example: /due today, /due friday, /due next week

Natural language due dates

Reminder Commands

Get notified about tasks:

[PLACEHOLDER: Set reminder]

Example: /remind 3pm or /remind tomorrow 9am

Sets a reminder for the task

[PLACEHOLDER: Snooze]

Example: /snooze 2h or /snooze tomorrow

Postpone a reminder

Status Commands

Update task status:

[PLACEHOLDER: Mark complete]

Example: /done or /complete #123

Marks task as completed

[PLACEHOLDER: In progress]

Example: /start or /working

Marks task as in progress

[PLACEHOLDER: Blocked]

Example: /blocked waiting on client feedback

Marks task as blocked with reason

Search & View Commands

Find and view tasks:

[PLACEHOLDER: My tasks]

Example: /mytasks or /me

Shows tasks assigned to you

[PLACEHOLDER: Overdue]

Example: /overdue

Shows overdue tasks

[PLACEHOLDER: Search]

Example: /search proposal

Searches tasks by keyword

Daily Workflow Example

Morning: /mytasks — See what's on your plate

During day: /task [quick note] — Capture as you go

Completing: /done — Mark it off

End of day: /overdue — Clear the backlog

How to Get Your Actual Commands

The commands above are placeholders. To get your real commands:

1 Open your Corcava Telegram bot
2 Type /help to see available commands
3 Check the Corcava docs for full command reference

Maps to: Telegram Integration, Task Management features

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to set up anything before using commands?

Yes. You'll need to connect your Telegram account to Corcava and add the bot to your chat. Check the Corcava integration settings for setup instructions.

Can I use these in group chats?

Usually yes. Most task bots work in both direct messages and group chats. Group chats are great for team task capture and visibility.

What if a command doesn't work?

Check that you're using the exact syntax your bot requires. Try /help for the correct format. If it still fails, the bot may be disconnected—check your integration settings.

How do I remember all these commands?

Start with just 3: create task, complete task, view my tasks. Add more as you get comfortable. Most bots also show command suggestions as you type.

Can I customize the commands?

Depends on the bot. Some allow aliases or shortcuts. Check your bot's settings or documentation for customization options.

Are tasks created in Telegram synced to the web app?

Yes, with Corcava. Tasks created via Telegram appear in your main task list, and vice versa. It's all the same data.

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