Assign people to routine tasks
Map an eligible list to low-stakes duties when the tasks do not require skill, legal, or safety qualifications.
Random Assignment Generator
Enter a source list and a target list, choose one-to-one or capacity-based rules, and see every assignment and unmatched entry without uploading either list.
Presentation
1 · Add people and assignments
6 people · 6 total slots
Assignments
EliDemo lead
AmiraDemo lead
DiegoOpening notes
BenOpening notes
FatimaTimekeeper
ChloeTimekeeper
Ready to assign people across available capacity.
What this tool does
A random assignment generator maps entries from one list to targets in another, respecting configured capacity and repeat rules rather than merely shuffling a single list.
Two-list assignment
Ways to assign one list to another
Distribute topics or materials
Assign students or participants to prepared topics, objects, or stations with visible target capacities.
Allocate entries across repeated slots
Use one-to-many mode when each target can receive several sources and the allowed capacity is known.
Instructions
How to configure an assignment
Add the source list
Enter each person or item that should receive exactly one assignment in the current run.
Add the target list
Enter tasks, roles, topics, or destinations and give each target a capacity when more than one assignment is allowed.
Choose repeat and capacity rules
Specify whether targets may repeat and verify that the total capacity can accommodate the source list.
Generate and inspect the table
Review assignments and unmatched entries, then copy or export only after confirming the input lists were eligible.
Troubleshooting
Capacity and list problems
Total target capacity is too small
When: The source list contains more entries than all target capacities combined.
Why: At least one source must remain unmatched under the selected rules.
Try: Increase capacity, add targets, reduce the source list, or accept a clearly reported unmatched set.
One of the lists is empty
When: No usable source or target entries remain after cleanup.
Why: An assignment requires at least one entry on both sides.
Try: Add and review both lists before generating assignments.
Duplicate target labels are ambiguous
When: Two targets normalize to the same visible label.
Why: The result cannot clearly show which capacity or destination was intended.
Try: Give each target a distinct label and rerun the assignment.
Trust
Assignment rules and private inputs
Random assignment starts after eligibility is decided
The tool can apply capacities and repeat rules but cannot determine who is qualified, willing, or safe for a target.
- Equal eligible sources receive random placement under the same configured rules.
- Different target capacities intentionally make some targets appear more often than others.
- The operator must resolve skills, accommodations, conflicts, consent, and workload before using the result.
Both lists are not saved
Source entries, targets, capacities, settings, and results are used to complete the active task and are not saved by Random 42.
- Random 42 does not save recurring duties, people, targets, or results between sessions.
- A copied or downloaded export leaves the tool only through an action you initiate.
Boundaries
What random assignment cannot judge
Do not assign work that requires qualification checks
This generic tool is for simple allocations after eligibility and capacity have already been established.
Review before you use the result
- Do not use it for medical duties, regulated work, employment decisions, safety roles, or disciplinary tasks.
- The tool does not balance workload history, preference, skill, availability, or legal rest requirements.
- Use a specialized workflow when assignments require a domain-specific rule model.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between one-to-one and one-to-many?
One-to-one uses each target once, while one-to-many allows a target to receive several sources up to its configured capacity.
What happens when capacity is too small?
The tool reports unmatched entries rather than silently dropping them. Increase capacity or change the input before accepting the result.
Can the same target be assigned repeatedly?
Yes when its capacity and repeat rule allow it. The result always follows the configured limit.
Are the two lists uploaded?
No. Sources, targets, rules, and results are used for the active task and are not saved by Random 42.
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