# CRM - Automation for creating tasks based on Custom Fields In this article you will learn how to create automatic tasks based on information stored in custom fields.\ \ Imagine that you imported opportunities with a date field filled in, and you want to create tasks based on this date. This approach not only saves time by eliminating the need for manual updates, but also ensures that tasks are generated based on relevant, contextual information. Check out the step-by-step: {% embed url="" %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.sprinthub.com/en/topics/general/tasks/crm/crm-automation-to-create-tasks-based-on-custom-fields.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.