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## sleeve.getTask() method
Get task of a sleeve.
Signature:
```typescript
getTask(sleeveNumber: number): SleeveTask | null;
```
## Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| sleeveNumber | number | Index of the sleeve to retrieve task from. |
Returns:
[SleeveTask](./bitburner.sleevetask.md) \| null
Object containing information for the current task that the sleeve is performing.
## Remarks
RAM cost: 4 GB
Return the current task that the sleeve is performing, or null if the sleeve is idle. All tasks have a "type" property, and other available properties depend on the type of task.