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firefrost-operations-manual/docs/procedures/how-to-mark-task-complete.md
Claude b4ae4c5ad3 docs: add non-technical guide for marking tasks complete
Simple 3-step procedure for Holly, Meg, and team members to mark
their tasks complete without technical knowledge required.

COVERS:
Step 1: Close the issue (add comment, click close button)
Step 2: Move card to Done column (drag & drop)
Step 3: Update tasks.md (optional - usually done by Michael/Claude)

INCLUDES:
- Visual ASCII diagrams
- Direct links to all pages
- Common Q&A
- No Git/command-line knowledge needed

Created after fixing 7 completed tasks that were still open.
Makes task completion accessible to non-technical team members.
2026-03-19 20:25:07 +00:00

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# How to Mark a Task Complete
**For: Holly, Meg, or anyone on the Firefrost team**
**Time: 2-3 minutes**
**No technical skills needed!**
---
## The Quick 3-Step Process
### Step 1: Close the Issue (30 seconds)
1. **Go to:** https://git.firefrostgaming.com/firefrost-gaming/firefrost-operations-manual/issues
2. **Find your task:**
- Scroll through the list OR
- Use the search box at top (search for task name)
3. **Click on your task** to open it
4. **Scroll down** to the comment box at bottom
5. **Write a completion note:**
```
✅ Complete!
[1-2 sentences about what you did]
- Your Name
```
6. **Click two buttons:**
- Click green **"Comment"** button
- Then click green **"Close"** button (it turns red when closed)
---
### Step 2: Move to Done Column (30 seconds)
1. **Go to:** https://git.firefrostgaming.com/firefrost-gaming
2. **Click "Projects"** tab at top
3. **Click "Firefrost Operations"**
4. **Find your task card** (it'll be in your colored column)
5. **Drag and drop:**
- Click and hold the task card
- Drag it to the **✅ Done** column (green, far right)
- Let go
---
### Step 3: Update the Master List (Optional - 1 minute)
**Michael or Claude usually does this**, but you can too if you want:
1. **Go to:** https://git.firefrostgaming.com/firefrost-gaming/firefrost-operations-manual/src/branch/master/docs/core/tasks.md
2. **Click the pencil icon** ✏️ (top right)
3. **Find your task:**
- Press `Ctrl+F` (Windows) or `Cmd+F` (Mac)
- Search for your task name
4. **Add completion marker:**
Change this:
```
### 37. Staggered Server Restart System
```
To this:
```
### 37. Staggered Server Restart System — ✅ COMPLETE
```
5. **Scroll to bottom of page**
6. **Write commit message:**
```
docs: mark Task #37 complete (Staggered Server Restart)
```
7. **Click green "Commit Changes"** button
---
## Visual Guide
```
STEP 1: Close the Issue
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Task #37: Staggered Server Restart... │
│ │
│ [Task details] │
│ │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ ✅ Complete! ││
│ │ ││
│ │ Built the restart system... ││
│ │ ││
│ │ - Holly ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
│ [Comment] [Close] ← Click both │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
STEP 2: Kanban Board
┌────────────┬────────────┬───────────┐
│ 🦄 Holly │ 👀 Review │ ✅ Done │
│ │ │ │
│ Task #37 │ │ │
│ ────────→ │ │ │
│ │ │ Task #37 │ ← Drag here!
└────────────┴────────────┴───────────┘
STEP 3: Master List (Optional)
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ### 37. Staggered Server Restart System │
│ ↓ Add this ↓ │
│ ### 37. Staggered Server Restart System │
│ — ✅ COMPLETE │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
---
## That's It! ✅
**You're done!** The task is now:
- Closed in Gitea
- In the Done column on Kanban
- (Optionally) Marked complete in tasks.md
---
## Common Questions
**Q: Do I need to do Step 3 (Master List)?**
A: No! Michael or Claude usually does this. Steps 1 & 2 are all you need.
**Q: What if I can't find my task?**
A: Search for a keyword from the task title, or ask @Michael in Discord.
**Q: Can I close someone else's task?**
A: Only if you worked on it together! Otherwise let them close their own.
**Q: What if the task isn't fully complete?**
A: Don't close it yet! Add a comment about your progress and leave it open.
**Q: I accidentally closed it, how do I reopen?**
A: Click the "Reopen" button at bottom of the issue page.
---
## Quick Links
**Issues:** https://git.firefrostgaming.com/firefrost-gaming/firefrost-operations-manual/issues
**Kanban:** https://git.firefrostgaming.com/firefrost-gaming → Projects → Firefrost Operations
**Master List:** https://git.firefrostgaming.com/firefrost-gaming/firefrost-operations-manual/src/branch/master/docs/core/tasks.md
---
## Need Help?
**Ask in Discord:**
- @Michael (The Wizard) - technical help
- @Meg (GingerFury) - general questions
- @Claude (The Chronicler) - documentation/process
---
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