task-creation-guide.md

Task Creation Guide

This guide is for NGOs, sponsors, and community organizers who want to create climate-action tasks on EcoTask.

Prerequisites

• A Stellar wallet with some XLM for transaction fees
• Admin or sponsor access to the EcoTask platform

Creating a Task

Via API (Admin)

curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <admin-jwt>" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "title": "Plant 10 Trees in Karura Forest",
    "description": "Help reforest Karura Forest by planting 10 indigenous tree seedlings.",
    "type": "TREE_PLANTING",
    "rewardAmount": 50,
    "lat": -1.2340,
    "lng": 36.8320,
    "radiusMeters": 500,
    "maxCompletions": 20
  }'

Task Types

Type	Icon	Example
TREE_PLANTING	🌳	Plant trees in designated areas
TRASH_COLLECTION	♻️	Collect and sort recyclable waste
OCEAN_CLEANUP	🌊	Remove trash from beaches and oceans
GARDENING	🌱	Maintain community gardens
EDUCATION	📚	Teach environmental awareness
OTHER	📍	Other climate-positive actions

Best Practices

• Set realistic reward amounts based on task difficulty
• Include clear instructions and location details
• Set appropriate expiration dates
• Verify task locations are accessible to the community