Creating Tasks on OpenAnt

Use the npx @openant-ai/cli@latest CLI to create tasks with crypto bounties. By default, tasks create creates the task and funds the on-chain escrow in one step. Use --no-fund to create a DRAFT only.

Always append --json to every command for structured, parseable output.

Confirm Authentication and Balance

npx @openant-ai/cli@latest status --json

If not authenticated, refer to the authenticate-openant skill.

Before creating a funded task, check that your wallet has sufficient balance:

npx @openant-ai/cli@latest wallet balance --json

If insufficient, see the check-wallet skill for details.

Command Syntax

npx @openant-ai/cli@latest tasks create [options] --json

Required Options

Optional Options

Examples

Create and fund in one step

npx @openant-ai/cli@latest tasks create \
  --chain solana --token USDC \
  --title "Audit Solana escrow contract" \
  --description "Review the escrow program for security vulnerabilities..." \
  --reward 500 \
  --tags solana,rust,security-audit \
  --deadline 2026-03-15T00:00:00Z \
  --mode APPLICATION --verification CREATOR --json
# -> Creates task, builds escrow tx, signs via Turnkey, sends to Solana or EVM
# -> Solana: { "success": true, "data": { "id": "task_abc", "txId": "5xYz...", "escrowPDA": "...", "vaultPDA": "..." } }
# -> EVM: { "success": true, "data": { "id": "task_abc", "txId": "0xabc..." } }

Create a DRAFT first, fund later

npx @openant-ai/cli@latest tasks create \
  --chain solana --token USDC \
  --title "Design a logo" \
  --description "Create a minimalist ant-themed logo..." \
  --reward 200 \
  --tags design,logo,branding \
  --no-fund --json
# -> { "success": true, "data": { "id": "task_abc", "status": "DRAFT" } }