Release Notes

There are two types of releases for Recurring Tasks—minor and major. You don't need to do anything for minor updates, as these are served to you automatically. But when there is a major update, you need to take action to get all the new features and improvements. 

Here are the changes we document in the Release Notes:

  • New FeaturesBrand new functionality designed to make Recurring Tasks exceptional.
  • Updates: Changes we've made, large and small, that we want you to be aware of.
  • Bug Fixes: Issues we've resolved to make the app work as intended.

12 December 2024

Update

  • We've updated the Automatic Scheduling feature! You can now specify how far in advance of the due date that a recurrence of the task is added to your monday.com board.

5 December 2024

Bug Fixed

  • We've fixed an issue with the license check function to ensure that accounts on a free plan can access Recurring Tasks.

27 November 2024

Update

  • We've updated our license check to ensure your Recurring Tasks license is valid.

12 December 2024

Update

  • We've updated the Automatic Scheduling feature so that you can now specify how long before the due date that a recurrence of your task is added to your monday.com board.

26 November 2024

Update

  • We've improved the retry process and enhanced logging when connecting to the database. This reduces the chance of your schedule failing due to database connection issues.

20 November 2024

Bug Fixed

  • We've fixed an issue where the schedule for recurring tasks was not created if the proposed schedule's start date and end date were on different sides of a time change into or out of daylight savings time.

12 November 2024

Bug Fixed

  • We've fixed an issue where users were having their accounts incorrectly disabled.

7 November 2024

Bug Fixed

  • We've fixed an issue where some scheduled recurring tasks were not processed if there was a problem connecting to the database when trying to process the recurring task.

31 October 2024

Bug Fixed

  • We've fixed a bug where the clock changing for daylight savings was causing a problem with scheduled tasks.

28 October 2024

Updates

  • We've increased the number of items that can be created when you use the Ends after option on a scheduled recurring task from 40 to 100.
  • We've improved our error messages to provide more information if we are unable to create items according to your schedule.

9 October 2024

Bugs Fixed

  • We fixed a bug that displayed an error if you tried to create a scheduled recurring task that would create more than 40 tasks. If you schedule a recurring task using the On the due date or 1 day before options, there is no limit on the number of tasks you can create.

27 September 2024

Bugs Fixed

  • We fixed a bug where the Contact Developer button displayed when you are using an incorrect plan wasn't working, as it directed you to a defunct URL. Clicking the button now opens a window displaying our support portal.

23 September 2024

Bugs Fixed

  • We've fixed an issue affecting some instances that prevented all new tasks from being created at once. The maximum number of recurring tasks that can be created simultaneously is now 40.

20 August 2024

Bug Fixes

  • We've fixed a bug where scheduled tasks created in a time zone using Daylight Savings Time didn't account for the offset hour, which resulted in the scheduled task being created a day earlier than it should have been. Recurring tasks created from this release will work correctly, and we are working on a fix for tasks created in prior versions.

Updates

  • We've added a pop-up message to inform you when you have reached the maximum of 65 recurring tasks if you select an end date where the number of tasks created exceeds 65.

5 August 2024

Bug Fixes

  • We have fixed a bug that caused an incorrect number of recurring tasks in the Display all your tasks at once now option when using the monthly and yearly patterns.

1 August 2024

Updates

  • We've added functionality that refreshes the user token when either the user is deactivated and then reactivated or when Recurring Tasks is uninstalled and reinstalled.

18 July 2024

Updates

  • This release has internal changes to system logging. There are no functional changes.

16 July 2024

Bug Fixes

  • We fixed an issue where the first recurrence of a task created with a monthly schedule was added to the board on the same date as the original task instead of on the next date on the monthly schedule.
  • We fixed an issue where scheduled tasks were not being created due to an incorrect creation date associated with the task.

15 July 2024

Bug Fix

  • We fixed an issue where recurring tasks could not be created if the time-tracking column had a null value.

11 July 2024

Bug Fix

  • We fixed an issue where if there were some scheduled tasks were not being created due to an internal error.

10 July 2024

Bug Fix

  • We fixed an issue where tasks were created with an incorrect date if the timezone had a negative offset.

24 June 2024

Update

  • If you specify a time in the date column for an item, that time is carried across when items are added to your monday.com board by Recurring Tasks.

17 June 2024

Bug Fix

  • We fixed a problem where an "unexpected error" message was displayed if you tried to save a recurring task with no date value set. 

7 June 2024

Bug Fixes

  • We fixed a problem with the license IDs that started occurring after a monday.com update.

5 June 2024

New Features

  • We've added an automatic scheduling feature that allows you to create recurring tasks on the day they are due or on the day before. This will help you if your board becomes overcrowded when all instances of a recurring task are created at once.

4 March 2024

Bug Fixes

  • We fixed a bug in which the Recurring Tasks creation form was not reset after submission.

12 February 2024

Updates

  • We've added an undo option. After creating a recurring task, you can undo it. This is great for when you realize you've made a mistake and need to get rid of all the tasks you just created.
  • Added a tooltip to the start date clear button, to help users understand what it does.
  • Updated the error message shown to users who only have viewer permissions. It now explains why they can't access the app.

8 January 2024

Updates

  • Backend updates to the API methods used. The functionality of the app is, however, unchanged.

28 November 2023

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where users were unable to create recurring tasks.

27 November 2023

Updates

  • Updated the app to meet monday.com's new API requirements.

2 October 2023

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where duplicate subitems were being created.
  • Fixed an issue where recurring tasks couldn't be created when column types connected_boards or dependent_on were present.

27 September 2023

Updates

  • We improved the process for creating recurring tasks in the following ways:
    • We have simplified the repetition selection process to make getting the required recurrence pattern easier.
    • Added the option for repetition to occur more than once per week, e.g., every Monday and Wednesday.
    • Added some tips for new users to guide them through the process.
  • Added a warning to let users know when their chosen recurrence pattern doesn't create any dates

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where items were not created in the expected pattern when using the Working Days pattern.
  • Fixed an issue where items were not created in the expected pattern when using the Week pattern.

Major Update

31 July 2023

New Feature

You can now create recurring subitems. You have all the same options for subitems as for tasks, giving you more control over your board.

15 May 2023

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where errors occurred when a recurring task required the creation of more than 22 subitems.
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