diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4b64c27..d722451 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -72,7 +72,8 @@ return {
 - `:ShepherdList` — pick an item (`vim.ui.select`), then act on it: toggle
   done/undone, **edit** (a pre-filled quick-add line — text, `@category`,
   `!priority`, `due:`, `defer:`, `link:`, `note:`), set a **status**, add a
-  **subtask**, **rm**, or **open link** when it has one. Subtasks show indented
+  **subtask**, **archive** it (whole items only), **rm**, or **open link** when
+  it has one. Subtasks show indented
   under their parent and take the same actions. Uses whatever `vim.ui.select` UI
   you have (dressing, snacks, telescope-ui-select), or the built-in menu.
 - `:ShepherdList work` — pick within a filtered view. `:ShepherdList!` picks
diff --git a/lua/shepherd/init.lua b/lua/shepherd/init.lua
index 8c515fe..6636668 100644
--- a/lua/shepherd/init.lua
+++ b/lua/shepherd/init.lua
@@ -318,6 +318,7 @@ function M.pick(filter, all)
 			local actions = { toggle, "edit", "status", "rm" }
 			if not choice._sub then
 				actions[#actions + 1] = "subtask"
+				actions[#actions + 1] = "archive"
 			end
 			if choice.link and choice.link ~= "" then
 				actions[#actions + 1] = "open link"