Features

Targets

Track larger objectives and visualise progress with targets in Projectyl.

Targets represent larger goals or milestones that multiple tasks contribute to. While tasks are the atomic units of work, targets are the outcomes you're working toward — think "Launch v2.0" or "Complete compliance audit" rather than individual to-dos.

When to use targets vs. tasks: If something can be done by one person in a few hours or days, it's a task. If it requires multiple tasks across potentially multiple people and has a broader deadline, it's a target. Link tasks to targets to see how the small pieces add up to the big picture.

View targets

The targets page shows a grid of target cards. Each card displays:

  • Target name and status badge.
  • Description preview.
  • Labels (up to 3 shown).
  • Lead and member avatars.
  • Task progress bar (completed / total linked tasks).
  • Timeline bar with start and target dates.

You can filter by status or search text, and sort by name, created date, start date, target date, or custom order.

Target statuses

StatusMeaning
BacklogNot yet started — parked for future consideration.
PlannedScheduled but not yet in progress.
In ProgressActively being worked on.
PausedTemporarily on hold.
CompletedFinished.
CancelledNo longer being pursued.

Progress tracking

Target progress is calculated automatically based on linked tasks:

  • The progress bar shows completed tasks / total linked tasks (e.g. 7/10).
  • The bar colour changes based on proximity to the target date:
    • Green — On track.
    • Yellow — Approaching the target date with significant work remaining.
    • Red — Past the target date (overdue).

There is no weighting — each linked task counts equally toward progress.

Gantt view

Targets and their linked tasks are visualised together in the Gantt chart under the Tasks section. Targets appear as grouping headers with their tasks nested below. This is the best way to see how tasks within a target relate to each other over time.

See Tasks — Gantt chart for full details on the Gantt view, including dependencies, drag-to-reschedule, and holiday overlays.

Target detail page

Click a target card to open its full detail page:

Left column (Properties):

  • Name (editable).
  • Status dropdown.
  • Lead — single person responsible for the target's delivery.
  • Members — additional people involved.
  • Labels.
  • Start Date and Target Date.
  • Task progress bar showing completion.

Right column:

  • Rich text description — supports formatting, slash commands, and @mentions.
  • Comments — add comments, reply in threads, react with emoji.
  • Activity feed — timeline of changes to the target.
  • Connections — cross-references to/from other entities.
  • Attachments — upload and manage files.

Actions:

  • Copy Link — Share the target URL.
  • Delete — Permanently remove the target (with confirmation). the target (with confirmation).
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