Background tasks
Long jobs run in the background so you can keep working in the same thread.
When Proto uses background work
Proto moves long builds, large jobs and research into the background automatically. You can also ask, for example “Run this in the background and let me know when it’s done.”
Where to see it
Background work appears in the Subagents panel. Type /tasks to show or hide it. The panel lists Active and Done tasks. When nothing is running, it shows “Nothing running.”
| You can… | How |
|---|---|
| Check status | Each entry shows its status and duration. Long jobs report progress as they go. |
| Read the output | Open the entry. |
| Bring the result into the chat | Ask Proto, for example “Show me the result of the import check.” |