The **task** library allows for functions and threads to be scheduled with the
engine's scheduler.

The functions available in this library generally support functions and
threads. In most cases using a function is sufficient, but for more advanced
cases it's recommended you familiarize yourself with the `Library.coroutine`
library.


Accepts a function or a thread (as returned by
`Library.coroutine.create()`) and calls/resumes it immediately through the
engine's scheduler. Arguments after the first are sent to the
function/thread.

If the calling script is currently running in a serial execution phase,
then the spawned function or thread is resumed in the current serial
execution phase. If the calling script is currently running in a parallel
execution phase, then the spawned function or thread is resumed in the
current parallel execution phase. For more information, see
[Parallel Luau](/scripting/multithreading).


task.spawn

functionOrThread

A function or a thread returned by `Library.coroutine.create()`.


Arguments to send to the function or thread.


Calls/resumes a function/coroutine immediately through the engine's
scheduler.


Accepts a function or a thread (as returned by
`Library.coroutine.create()`) and defers it until the end of the current
resume point within the current frame.

This function should be used when a similar behavior to
`Library.task.spawn()` is desirable, but the thread does not need to run
immediately.

If the calling script is currently running in a serial execution phase,
then the deferred function or thread is resumed in a serial execution
phase. If the calling script is currently running in a parallel execution
phase, then the deferred function or thread is resumed in a parallel
execution phase. For more information, see
[Parallel Luau](/scripting/multithreading).


task.defer

A function or a thread returned by coroutine.create.


Calls/resumes a function/coroutine at the end of the current resumption
cycle.


Accepts a function or a thread (as returned by
`Library.coroutine.create()`) and schedules it to be called/resumed on the
next `Class.RunService.Heartbeat|Heartbeat` after the given amount of time
in seconds has elapsed. Arguments after the second are sent to the
function/thread.

This function differs from the deprecated global `delay()` function in
that **no throttling occurs**: on the very same
`Class.RunService.Heartbeat|Heartbeat` step in which enough time has
passed, the function is guaranteed to be called/resumed. Providing a
duration of zero (`0`) will guarantee that the function is called on the
very next `Class.RunService.Heartbeat|Heartbeat`.

You can calculate the actual time passed by calling `Library.os.clock()`
upon scheduling and in the scheduled function.

If the calling script is currently running in a serial execution phase,
then the delayed function or thread is resumed in a serial execution
phase. If the calling script is currently running in a parallel execution
phase, then the delayed function or thread is resumed in a parallel
execution phase. For more information, see
[Parallel Luau](/scripting/multithreading).


task.delay

duration

The minimum number of seconds that must pass before the
function/thread is called/resumed.


Arguments to be passed to the function/thread when it is due to be
called/resumed.


Schedules a function/coroutine to be called/resumed on the next Heartbeat
after the given duration (in seconds) has passed, without throttling.


If the calling script is currently running in a serial execution phase,
`desynchronize()` suspends the script and the script will be resumed in
the next parallel execution phase. If the calling script is currently
running in a parallel execution phase, `desynchronize()` returns
immediately and has no effect.

Only scripts which are descendants of an `Class.Actor` may call this
method. If a script outside of an `Class.Actor` calls this method, an
error will be raised. `Class.ModuleScript|ModuleScripts` may also call
`desynchronize()` as long as the instantiation of the module calling it
was required by a script that is a descendant of an `Class.Actor`.

For more information, see
[Parallel Luau](/scripting/multithreading).


task.desynchronize

Causes the following code to be run in parallel.


If the calling script is currently running in a parallel execution phase,
`synchronize()` suspends the script and the script will be resumed in the
next serial execution phase. If the calling script is currently running in
a serial execution phase, `synchronize()` returns immediately and has no
effect.

Only scripts which are descendants of an `Class.Actor` may call this
method. If a script outside of an `Class.Actor` calls this method, an
error will be raised. `Class.ModuleScript|ModuleScripts` may also call
`synchronize()` as long as the instantiation of the module calling it was
required by a script that is a descendant of an `Class.Actor`.

For more information, see
[Parallel Luau](/scripting/multithreading).


task.synchronize

Causes the following code to be run in serial.


Yields the current thread until the given duration (in seconds) has
elapsed, then resumes the thread on the next
`Class.RunService.Heartbeat|Heartbeat` step. The actual amount of time
elapsed is returned.

If no duration is given, it will default to zero (`0`). This means the
thread resumes on the very next step, which is equivalent in behavior to
`Class.RunService.Heartbeat:Wait()`

Unlike the deprecated global `wait()`, this function **does not throttle**
and guarantees the resumption of the thread on the first Heartbeat that
occurs when it is due. This function also only returns the elapsed time
and nothing else.

If the calling script is currently running in a serial execution phase,
then the script is resumed in a serial execution phase. If the calling
script is currently running in a parallel execution phase, then the script
is resumed in a parallel execution phase. For more information, see
[Parallel Luau](/scripting/multithreading).


task.wait

The amount of time in seconds that should elapse before the current
thread is resumed.


Yields the current thread without throttling.


Cancels a thread and closes it, preventing it from being resumed manually
or by the engine's scheduler.

This function can be used with other members of the **task** library that
return a thread to cancel them before they are resumed. For example:

```lua
local thread = task.delay(5, function()
	print("Hello world!")
end)

task.cancel(thread)
```

Note that threads may be in a state where it is impossible to cancel them.
For example, the currently executing thread and threads that have resumed
another coroutine may not be cancelled. If this is the case, an error will
be generated. However, code should not rely on specific thread states or
conditions causing `Library.task.cancel()` to fail. It is possible that
future updates will eliminate these constraints and allow threads in these
states to be successfully cancelled.


task.cancel

thread

Cancels a thread, preventing it from being resumed.


task

Allows for functions and threads to be coordinated with the engine's
scheduler.


Luau

An object that runs connected functions upon a specific occurrence.

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Functions are blocks of code that can execute multiple times on command.

function

A double-precision floating-point number.

number

A function that executes alongside the main thread.

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These fields may be set when creating a resource, but may not be modified by subsequent requests.

This field may be provided in requests, but will never be included in responses.

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Per API Key: {maxInPeriod} requests every {periodInSeconds} seconds per IP Address

Requires no authentication to call. Typically has significantly lowered rate limits. Always prefer using API Key or OAuth 2.0 when available.

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{limit} requests per minute across all API keys for a user or group

{limit} requests per second across all API keys for a user or group

{limit} requests per minute per API key owner

{limit} request(s) per second per API key owner

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This target enables you to limit your key's access to selected {requiredParts}

This target enables you to limit your key's access to selected {requiredParts} and {optionalParts}

Target types are used to restrict the resources that your credentials have permissions on. Only the selected resources can be acted on even if your account has permissions on additional resources. Some scopes do not have target parts. In these cases, all of your relevant resources can be acted on.

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This endpoint has been superseded by these recommended alternative endpoints:

The following scopes are required to call this endpoint. For more
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For more information on generating keys, see [Manage API keys]({apiKeyReferenceDocLink}).

The following endpoints are available at paths relative to the base URL.

This string is formatted as a [FieldMask](/cloud/reference/types#fieldmask).

A JSON value can be `null`, `boolean`, `string`, `number`, `array`, or `object`.

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The following objects describe payloads that are accepted or returned. See each individual endpoint for more information on when these objects are used.

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Resource Paths

This string is formatted as a [Timestamp](/cloud/reference/types#timestamp).

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This allows viewing information about your assets.

This allows uploading and updating assets to Roblox.

This allows viewing asset permissions for subjects (including groups and experiences) and assets your account has access to.

This allows granting asset permissions to any subjects (including groups and experiences) and assets your account has access to.

This allows you to view the status and results of avatar auto-setup jobs on your behalf.

This allows you to create and manage avatar auto-setup jobs on your behalf.

Grants the ability to update badges owned by the user.

This allows viewing information about your commerce items.

This allows making changes to your synced commerce items.

This allows viewing information about your commerce merchant connections.

This allows editing of your commerce merchant connections.

This allows you to view information about your Creator Store products.

This allows you to modify information about your Creator Store products.

This allows you to view information about your Creator Store saves.

This allows you to modify information about your Creator Store saves.

Grants access to create data stores on your behalf.

Grants access to delete data stores on your behalf.

Grants access to read a list of data stores.

Grants access to take a snapshot of your data stores.

Grants access to create entries in your data stores.

Grants access to mark specified entries for deletion.

Grants access to list your data store's entries.

Grants access to read specified entries in your data stores.

Grants access to update the value, attributes, and users of an entry.

Grants access to delete revisions of your data store's entries.

Grants access to list revisions for your data store's entries.

Grants access to read revisions of your data store's entries.

Grants access to view configuration details for the authorized user's developer products.

Grants access to edit the authorized user's developer products.

This allows viewing information about your universe's environments.

This allows editing of your universe's environments.

Grants access to view configuration details for the authorized user's game passes.

Grants access to edit the authorized user's game passes.

Grants access to view community forums information for your account.

Grants access to manage community forums information for your account.

This allows viewing information about your communities.

This allows you to manage community join requests and role updates of lower-ranked community members for your account.

Allows you to view an instance's property data.

Allows you to modify the property data of instances (currently only supports Scripts).

This allows viewing information about your inventory.

Grants access to manage your badges and spend Robux.

Grants access to update the authorized user's badges.

Grants access to manage your developer products.

Grants access to read information about the experiences you have notifications on for.

Grants access to turn on or off notifications for experiences on your behalf.

Grants access to manage your communities.

Grants permission to read community information.

Grants access to read and write your localization tables

Grants access to manage team collaboration for all experiences you own.

Grants access to manage your experiences and certain information associated with your experiences (e.g. localization information).

Grants access to read your experiences' localization information.

Grants access to modify your experiences' localization preferences.

Grants access to manage your user account.

Grants access to modify user localization preferences.

Allows you to view the status, logs, and results of Luau execution tasks for the associated place.

Allows you to create new Luau execution tasks for the associated place.

Grants access to asynchronously flush all data structures in the universe.

Grants access to discard read items from the front of the queue.

Grants access to read items at the front of the queue.

Grants access to read your memory store items.

Grants access to create, update, and delete map items.

This grants the ability to publish messages on behalf of users.

This allows sending notifications from your experience to users.

(Deprecated) Grants access to read a list of entries in an ordered data store.

(Deprecated) Grants access to create a new entry in an ordered data store.

Grants access to list entries from an ordered data store.

Grants access to create entries in an ordered data store.

This allows listing secrets associated with your experience.

This allows creating and updating secrets associated with your experience.

This permission allows you to submit an evaluation job and view the job result.

Grants access to read about your subscription products.

This allows you to read thumbnail information on your behalf.

Grants the ability to read game analytics.

Grants the ability to read place information.

Grants the ability to edit place information.

Grants access to publish new versions of experiences to Roblox.

Grants the ability to read experience information.

Grants access to edit the authorized user's experiences.

Allows you to view user restrictions in the experience.

Allows you to edit user restrictions in the experience.

This allows viewing notifications sent to your account.

Grants the ability to read the authorized user's premium and verified status.

This allows you to view the authorized user's social accounts.

This enables Single Sign-On functionality.

This grants access to read your profile information.