> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.octoparse.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# search_tasks

> List and search existing tasks.

<Info>
  Use this tool to find existing tasks and their current status, especially when you need to locate a task before exporting data or controlling it.
</Info>

<Steps>
  <Step title="When to use">
    Use this to find existing tasks and their current status, especially when you need to locate a task before exporting data or controlling it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="What it returns">
    List of tasks with names and current status.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Common failure cases">
    * No tasks match the keyword — try a broader search or leave the keyword empty to list all
  </Step>
</Steps>

#### Example prompt

<Card>
  *"Show me all my Octoparse tasks"*
</Card>