diff --git a/backend/src/bin/generate_types.rs b/backend/src/bin/generate_types.rs
index 66fb9c87..979d5d7a 100644
--- a/backend/src/bin/generate_types.rs
+++ b/backend/src/bin/generate_types.rs
@@ -1,17 +1,17 @@
 use std::{env, fs, path::Path};
-use ts_rs::TS; // make sure this is in [build-dependencies]
+use ts_rs::TS; // in [build-dependencies]
 
 fn main() {
-    // Where the combined types.ts will live
+    // 1. Make sure ../shared exists
     let shared_path = Path::new("../shared");
     fs::create_dir_all(shared_path).expect("cannot create ../shared");
 
     println!("Generating TypeScript types…");
 
-    // Tell ts-rs where to drop its per-type files (we’ll still roll our own big one)
+    // 2. Let ts-rs write its per-type files here (handy for debugging)
     env::set_var("TS_RS_EXPORT_DIR", shared_path.to_str().unwrap());
 
-    // Collect every declaration at *runtime* (so no const-eval issues)
+    // 3. Grab every Rust type you want on the TS side
     let decls = [
         vibe_kanban::models::ApiResponse::<()>::decl(),
         vibe_kanban::models::config::Config::decl(),
@@ -43,16 +43,29 @@ fn main() {
         vibe_kanban::models::task_attempt::BranchStatus::decl(),
     ];
 
-    // Header banner
+    // 4. Friendly banner
     const HEADER: &str =
         "// This file was generated by [ts-rs](https://github.com/Aleph-Alpha/ts-rs).\n\
          // Do not edit this file manually.\n\
          // Auto-generated from Rust backend types using ts-rs\n\n";
 
-    // Smash it all together
-    let consolidated = format!("{HEADER}{}", decls.join("\n\n"));
+    // 5. Add `export` if it’s missing, then join
+    let body = decls
+        .into_iter()
+        .map(|d| {
+            let trimmed = d.trim_start();
+            if trimmed.starts_with("export") {
+                d
+            } else {
+                format!("export {trimmed}")
+            }
+        })
+        .collect::<Vec<_>>()
+        .join("\n\n");
 
-    fs::write(shared_path.join("types.ts"), consolidated).expect("unable to write types.ts");
+    // 6. Write the consolidated types.ts
+    fs::write(shared_path.join("types.ts"), format!("{HEADER}{body}"))
+        .expect("unable to write types.ts");
 
     println!("✅ TypeScript types generated in ../shared/");
 }
diff --git a/backend/src/routes/tasks.rs b/backend/src/routes/tasks.rs
index 6c68afb3..2a4fe087 100644
--- a/backend/src/routes/tasks.rs
+++ b/backend/src/routes/tasks.rs
@@ -97,6 +97,94 @@ pub async fn create_task(
     }
 }
 
+pub async fn create_task_and_start(
+    Path(project_id): Path<Uuid>,
+    Extension(pool): Extension<SqlitePool>,
+    Extension(app_state): Extension<crate::execution_monitor::AppState>,
+    Json(mut payload): Json<CreateTask>,
+) -> Result<ResponseJson<ApiResponse<Task>>, StatusCode> {
+    let task_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+
+    // Ensure the project_id in the payload matches the path parameter
+    payload.project_id = project_id;
+
+    // Verify project exists first
+    match Project::exists(&pool, project_id).await {
+        Ok(false) => return Err(StatusCode::NOT_FOUND),
+        Err(e) => {
+            tracing::error!("Failed to check project existence: {}", e);
+            return Err(StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR);
+        }
+        Ok(true) => {}
+    }
+
+    tracing::debug!(
+        "Creating and starting task '{}' in project {}",
+        payload.title,
+        project_id
+    );
+
+    // Create the task first
+    let task = match Task::create(&pool, &payload, task_id).await {
+        Ok(task) => task,
+        Err(e) => {
+            tracing::error!("Failed to create task: {}", e);
+            return Err(StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR);
+        }
+    };
+
+    // Create task attempt
+    let attempt_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+    let worktree_path = format!("/tmp/task-{}-attempt-{}", task_id, std::time::SystemTime::now().duration_since(std::time::UNIX_EPOCH).unwrap().as_millis());
+    
+    let attempt_payload = CreateTaskAttempt {
+        task_id,
+        worktree_path,
+        merge_commit: None,
+        executor: Some("claude".to_string()), // Default executor
+    };
+
+    match TaskAttempt::create(&pool, &attempt_payload, attempt_id).await {
+        Ok(attempt) => {
+            // Create initial activity record
+            let activity_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+            let _ = TaskAttemptActivity::create_initial(&pool, attempt.id, activity_id).await;
+
+            // Start execution asynchronously (don't block the response)
+            let pool_clone = pool.clone();
+            let app_state_clone = app_state.clone();
+            let attempt_id = attempt.id;
+            tokio::spawn(async move {
+                if let Err(e) = TaskAttempt::start_execution(
+                    &pool_clone,
+                    &app_state_clone,
+                    attempt_id,
+                    task_id,
+                    project_id,
+                )
+                .await
+                {
+                    tracing::error!(
+                        "Failed to start execution for task attempt {}: {}",
+                        attempt_id,
+                        e
+                    );
+                }
+            });
+
+            Ok(ResponseJson(ApiResponse {
+                success: true,
+                data: Some(task),
+                message: Some("Task created and started successfully".to_string()),
+            }))
+        }
+        Err(e) => {
+            tracing::error!("Failed to create task attempt: {}", e);
+            Err(StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR)
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 pub async fn update_task(
     Path((project_id, task_id)): Path<(Uuid, Uuid)>,
     Extension(pool): Extension<SqlitePool>,
@@ -623,6 +711,10 @@ pub fn tasks_router() -> Router {
             "/projects/:project_id/tasks",
             get(get_project_tasks).post(create_task),
         )
+        .route(
+            "/projects/:project_id/tasks/create-and-start",
+            post(create_task_and_start),
+        )
         .route(
             "/projects/:project_id/tasks/:task_id",
             get(get_task).put(update_task).delete(delete_task),
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/tasks/TaskFormDialog.tsx b/frontend/src/components/tasks/TaskFormDialog.tsx
index 54185b8c..fc0c14c0 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/tasks/TaskFormDialog.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/tasks/TaskFormDialog.tsx
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ interface TaskFormDialogProps {
   task?: Task | null // Optional for create mode
   projectId?: string // For file search functionality
   onCreateTask?: (title: string, description: string) => Promise<void>
+  onCreateAndStartTask?: (title: string, description: string) => Promise<void>
   onUpdateTask?: (title: string, description: string, status: TaskStatus) => Promise<void>
 }
 
@@ -43,12 +44,14 @@ export function TaskFormDialog({
   task, 
   projectId,
   onCreateTask, 
+  onCreateAndStartTask,
   onUpdateTask 
 }: TaskFormDialogProps) {
   const [title, setTitle] = useState('')
   const [description, setDescription] = useState('')
   const [status, setStatus] = useState<TaskStatus>('todo')
   const [isSubmitting, setIsSubmitting] = useState(false)
+  const [isSubmittingAndStart, setIsSubmittingAndStart] = useState(false)
 
   const isEditMode = Boolean(task)
 
@@ -90,6 +93,26 @@ export function TaskFormDialog({
     }
   }
 
+  const handleCreateAndStart = async () => {
+    if (!title.trim()) return
+    
+    setIsSubmittingAndStart(true)
+    try {
+      if (!isEditMode && onCreateAndStartTask) {
+        await onCreateAndStartTask(title, description)
+      }
+      
+      // Reset form on successful creation
+      setTitle('')
+      setDescription('')
+      setStatus('todo')
+      
+      onOpenChange(false)
+    } finally {
+      setIsSubmittingAndStart(false)
+    }
+  }
+
   const handleCancel = () => {
     // Reset form state when canceling
     if (task) {
@@ -118,7 +141,7 @@ export function TaskFormDialog({
               value={title}
               onChange={(e) => setTitle(e.target.value)}
               placeholder="Enter task title"
-              disabled={isSubmitting}
+              disabled={isSubmitting || isSubmittingAndStart}
             />
           </div>
           
@@ -129,7 +152,7 @@ export function TaskFormDialog({
               onChange={setDescription}
               placeholder="Enter task description (optional). Type @ to search files."
               rows={3}
-              disabled={isSubmitting}
+              disabled={isSubmitting || isSubmittingAndStart}
               projectId={projectId}
             />
           </div>
@@ -140,7 +163,7 @@ export function TaskFormDialog({
               <Select
                 value={status}
                 onValueChange={(value) => setStatus(value as TaskStatus)}
-                disabled={isSubmitting}
+                disabled={isSubmitting || isSubmittingAndStart}
               >
                 <SelectTrigger>
                   <SelectValue />
@@ -160,19 +183,36 @@ export function TaskFormDialog({
             <Button
               variant="outline"
               onClick={handleCancel}
-              disabled={isSubmitting}
+              disabled={isSubmitting || isSubmittingAndStart}
             >
               Cancel
             </Button>
-            <Button 
-              onClick={handleSubmit}
-              disabled={isSubmitting || !title.trim()}
-            >
-              {isSubmitting 
-                ? (isEditMode ? 'Updating...' : 'Creating...') 
-                : (isEditMode ? 'Update Task' : 'Create Task')
-              }
-            </Button>
+            {isEditMode ? (
+              <Button 
+                onClick={handleSubmit}
+                disabled={isSubmitting || !title.trim()}
+              >
+                {isSubmitting ? 'Updating...' : 'Update Task'}
+              </Button>
+            ) : (
+              <>
+                <Button 
+                  variant="outline"
+                  onClick={handleSubmit}
+                  disabled={isSubmitting || isSubmittingAndStart || !title.trim()}
+                >
+                  {isSubmitting ? 'Creating...' : 'Create Task'}
+                </Button>
+                {onCreateAndStartTask && (
+                  <Button 
+                    onClick={handleCreateAndStart}
+                    disabled={isSubmitting || isSubmittingAndStart || !title.trim()}
+                  >
+                    {isSubmittingAndStart ? 'Creating & Starting...' : 'Create & Start'}
+                  </Button>
+                )}
+              </>
+            )}
           </div>
         </div>
       </DialogContent>
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/project-tasks.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/project-tasks.tsx
index 89706599..d335dec2 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/project-tasks.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/project-tasks.tsx
@@ -137,6 +137,27 @@ export function ProjectTasks() {
     }
   };
 
+  const handleCreateAndStartTask = async (title: string, description: string) => {
+    try {
+      const response = await makeRequest(`/api/projects/${projectId}/tasks/create-and-start`, {
+        method: "POST",
+        body: JSON.stringify({
+          project_id: projectId,
+          title,
+          description: description || null,
+        }),
+      });
+
+      if (response.ok) {
+        await fetchTasks();
+      } else {
+        setError("Failed to create and start task");
+      }
+    } catch (err) {
+      setError("Failed to create and start task");
+    }
+  };
+
   const handleUpdateTask = async (
     title: string,
     description: string,
@@ -292,6 +313,7 @@ export function ProjectTasks() {
         task={editingTask}
         projectId={projectId}
         onCreateTask={handleCreateTask}
+        onCreateAndStartTask={handleCreateAndStartTask}
         onUpdateTask={handleUpdateTask}
       />
 
diff --git a/shared/types.ts b/shared/types.ts
index bc453ce5..e3c418bd 100644
--- a/shared/types.ts
+++ b/shared/types.ts
@@ -2,58 +2,58 @@
 // Do not edit this file manually.
 // Auto-generated from Rust backend types using ts-rs
 
-type ApiResponse<T> = { success: boolean, data: T | null, message: string | null, };
+export type ApiResponse<T> = { success: boolean, data: T | null, message: string | null, };
 
-type Config = { theme: ThemeMode, executor: ExecutorConfig, disclaimer_acknowledged: boolean, sound_alerts: boolean, editor: EditorConfig, };
+export type Config = { theme: ThemeMode, executor: ExecutorConfig, disclaimer_acknowledged: boolean, sound_alerts: boolean, editor: EditorConfig, };
 
-type ThemeMode = "light" | "dark" | "system";
+export type ThemeMode = "light" | "dark" | "system";
 
-type EditorConfig = { editor_type: EditorType, custom_command: string | null, };
+export type EditorConfig = { editor_type: EditorType, custom_command: string | null, };
 
-type EditorType = "vscode" | "cursor" | "windsurf" | "intellij" | "zed" | "custom";
+export type EditorType = "vscode" | "cursor" | "windsurf" | "intellij" | "zed" | "custom";
 
-type ExecutorConfig = { "type": "echo" } | { "type": "claude" } | { "type": "amp" };
+export type ExecutorConfig = { "type": "echo" } | { "type": "claude" } | { "type": "amp" };
 
-type CreateProject = { name: string, git_repo_path: string, use_existing_repo: boolean, setup_script: string | null, };
+export type CreateProject = { name: string, git_repo_path: string, use_existing_repo: boolean, setup_script: string | null, };
 
-type Project = { id: string, name: string, git_repo_path: string, setup_script: string | null, created_at: Date, updated_at: Date, };
+export type Project = { id: string, name: string, git_repo_path: string, setup_script: string | null, created_at: Date, updated_at: Date, };
 
-type UpdateProject = { name: string | null, git_repo_path: string | null, setup_script: string | null, };
+export type UpdateProject = { name: string | null, git_repo_path: string | null, setup_script: string | null, };
 
-type SearchResult = { path: string, is_file: boolean, match_type: SearchMatchType, };
+export type SearchResult = { path: string, is_file: boolean, match_type: SearchMatchType, };
 
-type SearchMatchType = "FileName" | "DirectoryName" | "FullPath";
+export type SearchMatchType = "FileName" | "DirectoryName" | "FullPath";
 
-type CreateTask = { project_id: string, title: string, description: string | null, };
+export type CreateTask = { project_id: string, title: string, description: string | null, };
 
-type TaskStatus = "todo" | "inprogress" | "inreview" | "done" | "cancelled";
+export type TaskStatus = "todo" | "inprogress" | "inreview" | "done" | "cancelled";
 
-type Task = { id: string, project_id: string, title: string, description: string | null, status: TaskStatus, created_at: string, updated_at: string, };
+export type Task = { id: string, project_id: string, title: string, description: string | null, status: TaskStatus, created_at: string, updated_at: string, };
 
-type TaskWithAttemptStatus = { id: string, project_id: string, title: string, description: string | null, status: TaskStatus, created_at: string, updated_at: string, has_in_progress_attempt: boolean, has_merged_attempt: boolean, };
+export type TaskWithAttemptStatus = { id: string, project_id: string, title: string, description: string | null, status: TaskStatus, created_at: string, updated_at: string, has_in_progress_attempt: boolean, has_merged_attempt: boolean, };
 
-type UpdateTask = { title: string | null, description: string | null, status: TaskStatus | null, };
+export type UpdateTask = { title: string | null, description: string | null, status: TaskStatus | null, };
 
-type TaskAttemptStatus = "init" | "setuprunning" | "setupcomplete" | "setupfailed" | "executorrunning" | "executorcomplete" | "executorfailed" | "paused";
+export type TaskAttemptStatus = "init" | "setuprunning" | "setupcomplete" | "setupfailed" | "executorrunning" | "executorcomplete" | "executorfailed" | "paused";
 
-type TaskAttempt = { id: string, task_id: string, worktree_path: string, merge_commit: string | null, executor: string | null, stdout: string | null, stderr: string | null, created_at: string, updated_at: string, };
+export type TaskAttempt = { id: string, task_id: string, worktree_path: string, merge_commit: string | null, executor: string | null, stdout: string | null, stderr: string | null, created_at: string, updated_at: string, };
 
-type CreateTaskAttempt = { task_id: string, worktree_path: string, merge_commit: string | null, executor: string | null, };
+export type CreateTaskAttempt = { task_id: string, worktree_path: string, merge_commit: string | null, executor: string | null, };
 
-type UpdateTaskAttempt = { worktree_path: string | null, merge_commit: string | null, };
+export type UpdateTaskAttempt = { worktree_path: string | null, merge_commit: string | null, };
 
-type TaskAttemptActivity = { id: string, task_attempt_id: string, status: TaskAttemptStatus, note: string | null, created_at: string, };
+export type TaskAttemptActivity = { id: string, task_attempt_id: string, status: TaskAttemptStatus, note: string | null, created_at: string, };
 
-type CreateTaskAttemptActivity = { task_attempt_id: string, status: TaskAttemptStatus | null, note: string | null, };
+export type CreateTaskAttemptActivity = { task_attempt_id: string, status: TaskAttemptStatus | null, note: string | null, };
 
-type DirectoryEntry = { name: string, path: string, is_directory: boolean, is_git_repo: boolean, };
+export type DirectoryEntry = { name: string, path: string, is_directory: boolean, is_git_repo: boolean, };
 
-type DiffChunkType = "Equal" | "Insert" | "Delete";
+export type DiffChunkType = "Equal" | "Insert" | "Delete";
 
-type DiffChunk = { chunk_type: DiffChunkType, content: string, };
+export type DiffChunk = { chunk_type: DiffChunkType, content: string, };
 
-type FileDiff = { path: string, chunks: Array<DiffChunk>, };
+export type FileDiff = { path: string, chunks: Array<DiffChunk>, };
 
-type WorktreeDiff = { files: Array<FileDiff>, };
+export type WorktreeDiff = { files: Array<FileDiff>, };
 
-type BranchStatus = { is_behind: boolean, commits_behind: number, commits_ahead: number, up_to_date: boolean, merged: boolean, };
\ No newline at end of file
+export type BranchStatus = { is_behind: boolean, commits_behind: number, commits_ahead: number, up_to_date: boolean, merged: boolean, };
\ No newline at end of file