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Task → Update
AI-generatedOverview
This node updates a task within the DFIR IRIS system. It is useful for managing and modifying existing tasks related to digital forensic and incident response cases. For example, a user can update the task's title, assignee, status, description, tags, and custom attributes to reflect the current state or progress of the task.
Use Case Examples
- Updating a task's status from 'To Do' to 'In Progress' and assigning it to a different user.
- Modifying the task title and adding tags to categorize the task for easier tracking.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Case ID | The identifier of the case to which the task belongs. This is required to specify the context of the task. |
| Task Name or ID | The identifier or name of the task to update. It can be selected from a list or specified using an expression. |
| Task Title | The new title for the task. This is a required field to update the task's name. |
| Task Assignee Name or ID | The user to whom the task is assigned. It can be selected from a list or specified using an expression. |
| Task Status | The current status of the task. Options include 'To Do', 'In Progress', 'On Hold', 'Done', and 'Canceled'. This is required to update the task's progress state. |
| Additional Fields | Optional fields to provide more details about the task, including description, tags, and custom attributes. |
| Options | Additional options for the update operation, such as whether to return the raw response, specify which fields to include or exclude in the response. |
Output
JSON
id- The unique identifier of the updated task.task_title- The updated title of the task.task_assignees- The user(s) assigned to the task.task_status_id- The status identifier of the task.task_description- The description of the task.task_tags- Tags associated with the task.custom_attributes- Custom attributes added to the task.task_case_id- The case ID to which the task belongs.task_close_date- The date when the task was closed.task_last_update- The timestamp of the last update to the task.task_open_date- The date when the task was opened.task_userid_close- The user ID who closed the task.task_userid_open- The user ID who opened the task.task_userid_update- The user ID who last updated the task.task_uuid- The UUID of the task.
Dependencies
- An API key credential for authenticating with the DFIR IRIS system
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the Case ID and Task ID are valid and exist in the system to avoid errors.
- Verify that the assignee user ID is correct and has permission to be assigned tasks.
- If the API returns an error, check the raw response by enabling the 'Return Raw' option to diagnose issues.
- Make sure required fields like Task Title, Assignee, and Status are provided to prevent validation errors.