Task State Overview
Review tasks move through states as they’re processed and decided:| State | Description |
|---|---|
| Pending | Waiting for human decision |
| Processing | Currently being reviewed |
| Approved | Required approvals received |
| Requires Intervention | Needs additional review |
| Rejected | Reviewer declined |
| Change Requested | Modifications requested |
State Flow
Pending
The task has been created and is waiting for reviewers.- Notifications sent to configured channels
- Timer starts for timeout (if configured)
- Reviewers can see the task and its details
Processing
A reviewer is actively working on the task.- Task locked to prevent conflicts
- Other reviewers can still view
- Short-lived transitional state
Final States
| State | Workflow Continues | Trace Result |
|---|---|---|
| Approved | Through Approved output | Completed |
| Rejected | Through Declined output | Rejected |
| Change Requested | Through Change output | Depends on workflow |
Multi-Approver States
When multiple approvals are configured:- Task stays in Pending until all approvals are received
- One Declined decision immediately rejects the task
- Change Requested may pause for feedback cycle
Timeout Behavior
If a task times out (no decision within configured time):- Workflow continues through the Error output
- Task may be escalated based on workflow configuration
- Notifications can be re-sent