diff --git a/specs/ingestion/common/schemas/task.yml b/specs/ingestion/common/schemas/task.yml
index df50b0597e..26419b1307 100644
--- a/specs/ingestion/common/schemas/task.yml
+++ b/specs/ingestion/common/schemas/task.yml
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ Task:
       $ref: './common.yml#/destinationID'
     trigger:
       $ref: '#/Trigger'
+    input:
+      description: The input that holds information specific to the task.
+      type: object
     enabled:
       type: boolean
       default: true