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Auto Task Assigner

Auto Task Assigner: Fair and Efficient Task Distribution

The Auto Task Assigner simplifies the process of distributing responsibilities across your team. Whether you're managing a work project, organizing an event, or dividing household chores, our tool ensures tasks are allocated fairly and efficiently, saving you time and preventing conflicts.

With automatic distribution algorithms, drag-and-drop reassignment capabilities, and detailed results that can be printed or saved, the Auto Task Assigner takes the guesswork out of who does what. Create a balanced workload that respects everyone's capacity while ensuring all tasks are covered.

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Enter Participants and Tasks

Participants

Tasks

Getting StartedUse CasesTips & Best PracticesFile Format

Getting Started: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Add Your Participants

Add the people who will be receiving tasks:

  • Individual entry: Add participants one by one using the "Add Participant" button.
  • Bulk entry: Click "Bulk Entry Mode" and enter multiple names separated by commas.
  • File upload: Switch to "Upload File" tab to import participants and tasks from a text file.
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Create Your Task List

Add the tasks that need to be completed:

  • Use the "Add Task" button to add tasks one by one
  • For multiple tasks, use "Bulk Entry Mode" to add several tasks at once (one per line)
  • Be as specific as possible with task descriptions for clarity
  • You can add, edit, or remove tasks before proceeding to distribution
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Distribute Tasks

Click "Next: Distribute Tasks" to automatically assign tasks to participants:

  • The system distributes tasks randomly and fairly among all participants
  • Each participant receives approximately the same number of tasks
  • If there are leftover tasks, you can distribute them later
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Review and Manage Results

After tasks are distributed, you can:

  • Reveal all tasks at once or reveal them participant by participant
  • Drag and drop tasks between participants if adjustments are needed
  • Distribute any leftover tasks if there are uneven numbers
  • Print the results or start over with a new distribution

Popular Use Cases

Project Management

  • Sprint task allocation
  • Distributing bug fixes
  • Assigning documentation tasks
  • Balancing project workloads

Event Planning

  • Party preparation duties
  • Conference organization tasks
  • Wedding responsibility assignment
  • Fair division of setup/cleanup

Classroom Management

  • Group project responsibilities
  • Classroom chore assignments
  • Research topic distribution
  • Lab partner task division

Household Management

  • Family chore allocation
  • Roommate responsibility rotation
  • Home improvement projects
  • Meal preparation schedules

Tips for Effective Task Assignment

  • Be specific with task descriptions: Clear descriptions help participants understand exactly what's expected of them.
  • Consider task complexity: After initial assignment, you may want to manually adjust tasks using drag-and-drop to balance workload based on task difficulty.
  • Use the file upload feature: For recurring events or projects, save your participant and task lists in a text file for quick reuse.
  • Review before finalizing: Take a moment to review the distribution before sharing, making any necessary adjustments to ensure fairness.
  • Print or save results: Use the print option to create a physical copy or save as PDF for digital distribution to your team.

File Format for Uploading Tasks

To prepare a file for upload, create a text (.txt) file with the following format:

#Participants
John
Sarah
Michael
Emma

#Tasks
Update the website content
Create social media graphics
Schedule team meeting
Send follow-up emails

The file must contain both a #Participants and #Tasks section, with each name or task on its own line.