diff --git a/.github/scripts/checknumtasks.sh b/.github/scripts/checknumtasks.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..19b1711
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/scripts/checknumtasks.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+
+if [ "$#" -ne 2 ]; then
+    echo "Usage: ./checknumtasks.sh <actual_num_tasks> <expected_num_tasks> "
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+if [ "$1" -ne "$2" ]; then
+    echo "Number of tasks: $1; expected: $2"
+    exit 1
+fi
+
+echo "Actual and expected number of tasks match"
diff --git a/.github/workflows/back-compat-pr.yml b/.github/workflows/back-compat-pr.yml
index ef301b8..1653df3 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/back-compat-pr.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/back-compat-pr.yml
@@ -22,21 +22,23 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ${{ matrix.os }}
     steps:
     - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      with:
+        ref: main
     - name: Set up Go
       uses: actions/setup-go@v5
       with:
         go-version: ${{ env.GO_VERSION }}
-    - name: build head
-      run: |
-        go build -o omm_head
-        cp omm_head /var/tmp
-    - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-      with:
-        ref: main
     - name: build main
       run: |
         go build -o omm_main
         cp omm_main /var/tmp
+        rm omm_main
+    - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+    - name: build head
+      run: |
+        go build -o omm_head
+        cp omm_head /var/tmp
+        rm omm_head
     - name: Run last version
       run: |
         /var/tmp/omm_main --db-path=/var/tmp/throwaway.db 'test: a task from main'
@@ -44,3 +46,4 @@ jobs:
       run: |
         /var/tmp/omm_head --db-path=/var/tmp/throwaway.db 'test: a task from PR HEAD'
         /var/tmp/omm_head --db-path=/var/tmp/throwaway.db tasks
+        ./.github/scripts/checknumtasks.sh "$(/var/tmp/omm_head --db-path=/var/tmp/throwaway.db tasks | wc -l | xargs)" 2
diff --git a/.github/workflows/back-compat.yml b/.github/workflows/back-compat.yml
index a0c677b..fa0c22f 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/back-compat.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/back-compat.yml
@@ -21,20 +21,22 @@ jobs:
     - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       with:
         fetch-depth: 2
+    - run: git checkout HEAD~1
     - name: Set up Go
       uses: actions/setup-go@v5
       with:
         go-version: ${{ env.GO_VERSION }}
+    - name: build last commit
+      run: |
+        go build -o omm_prev
+        cp omm_prev /var/tmp
+        rm omm_prev
+    - run: git checkout main
     - name: build head
       run: |
         go build -o omm_head
         cp omm_head /var/tmp
         rm omm_head
-    - run: git checkout HEAD~1
-    - name: build main
-      run: |
-        go build -o omm_prev
-        cp omm_prev /var/tmp
     - name: Run last version
       run: |
         /var/tmp/omm_prev --db-path=/var/tmp/throwaway.db 'test: a task from previous commit'
@@ -42,3 +44,4 @@ jobs:
       run: |
         /var/tmp/omm_head --db-path=/var/tmp/throwaway.db 'test: a task from main HEAD'
         /var/tmp/omm_head --db-path=/var/tmp/throwaway.db tasks
+        ./.github/scripts/checknumtasks.sh "$(/var/tmp/omm_head --db-path=/var/tmp/throwaway.db tasks | wc -l | xargs)" 2
diff --git a/.github/workflows/build.yml b/.github/workflows/build.yml
index db57f29..934cbdf 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build.yml
@@ -35,5 +35,7 @@ jobs:
     - name: run omm
       run: |
         go build .
+        cat assets/sample-tasks.txt | ./omm import
         ./omm 'test: a task'
         ./omm tasks
+        ./.github/scripts/checknumtasks.sh "$(./omm tasks | wc -l | xargs)" 11
diff --git a/assets/sample-tasks.txt b/assets/sample-tasks.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d277953
--- /dev/null
+++ b/assets/sample-tasks.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+tech: Order new ACME rocket skates
+traps: Draw fake tunnel on the canyon wall
+tech: Check ACME catalog for new gadgets
+tech: Test the giant slingshot
+tech: Assemble ACME jet-propelled pogo stick
+plan: Plan the next trap location
+orders: Buy more bird seed for the bait
+tech: Install spring-loaded boxing glove
+order: Order a lifetime supply of ACME bird seed to lure Road Runner
+traps: Paint a fake bridge over a dry riverbed
diff --git a/cmd/assets/guide/actions-markdown-in-context.md b/cmd/assets/guide/actions-markdown-in-context.md
index 4c0b1df..d2456cd 100644
--- a/cmd/assets/guide/actions-markdown-in-context.md
+++ b/cmd/assets/guide/actions-markdown-in-context.md
@@ -37,8 +37,6 @@ This is a URL: [omm](https://github.com/dhth/omm)
 ---
 
 > This is a block quote
-> that spans
-> multiple lines
 
 ---
 
diff --git a/cmd/assets/guide/visuals-list-density.md b/cmd/assets/guide/visuals-list-density.md
index 6170a81..2d29ba7 100644
--- a/cmd/assets/guide/visuals-list-density.md
+++ b/cmd/assets/guide/visuals-list-density.md
@@ -2,10 +2,9 @@ omm's task lists can be viewed in two density modes: **compact** and
 **spacious**.
 
 This is the compact mode. As opposed to this, the spacious mode shows tasks in a
-more roomier list, alongside highlighting prefixes (we'll see what that means),
-and showing creation timestamps.
+more roomier list, alongside showing creation timestamps.
 
-omm starts up with spacious mode by default (you can change this, as we'll see
+omm starts up with compact mode by default (you can change this, as we'll see
 soon). You can toggle between the two modes by pressing `v`. Choose whichever
 mode fits your workflow better.