# Add to Block via Extension and Set Default Project View

> Hi Taskaders 👋 We have more exciting updates for you this week! ## ⚡️ Add to Block via Browser Extension You can now save links and text into a spec...

- Source: https://www.taskade.com/blog/add-to-block-via-extension-and-set-default-project-view
- Published: 2020-06-02
- Updated: 2026-04-06
- Author: John Xie

Hi Taskaders 👋

We have more exciting updates for you this week!

> **TL;DR:** The 2020 "Add to Block" extension and per-project default views were Taskade's earliest moves toward customizable workflows. Today they live alongside [multiple project views](https://www.taskade.com/templates) (List, Board, Calendar, Table, Mind Map, Gantt, Org Chart), 100+ integrations, and [AI agents](https://www.taskade.com/agents). [Taskade Genesis](https://www.taskade.com/create) turns any prompt into a living app.

> **Then → Now:** A 2-view default selector grew into [multiple project views](https://www.taskade.com/templates), per-role layouts via RBAC, and [AI-driven view recommendations](https://www.taskade.com/agents). Save snippets via the [Chrome extension](https://www.taskade.com/learn/connect/chrome-extension) directly into [automations](https://www.taskade.com/automate).

| Capture method | 2020 | Today (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Browser clipper | Chrome + Firefox, save to block | Chrome extension + right-click context menu + Quick Add |
| Default view | Per-project default (from 4 views) | Default view across multiple views, per-project + per-user override |
| Integrations | Browser extension only | 100+ integrations (Slack, Gmail, Drive, Notion, etc.) |
| Trigger-based capture | Not available | Email trigger + RSS + webhook + form trigger |
| Target | A specific block in a project | Block + agent knowledge + automation input |

```mermaid
sequenceDiagram
  participant U as User
  participant B as Browser
  participant X as Taskade Extension
  participant T as Taskade Project
  U->>B: Highlight text
  U->>X: Right-click Add to Taskade
  X->>U: Pick project + block
  X->>T: Insert into block
  T->>U: Confirm saved
```

## **⚡️ Add to Block via Browser Extension**

You can now save links and text into **a specific block** within your Taskade project. Give our new [browser extension](https://www.taskade.com/downloads) a try for [Chro](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/taskade-team-tasks-notes/hcobdfnjjaceclfdjpmmpiknimccjpmf)[m](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/taskade-team-tasks-notes/hcobdfnjjaceclfdjpmmpiknimccjpmf)[e](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/taskade-team-tasks-notes/hcobdfnjjaceclfdjpmmpiknimccjpmf) and [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/taskade-app/).

![](https://www.taskade.com/static_images/blog/web-extension-taskade-1024x517.png)

## **⚡️ Select a Default View for Each Project**

You can now set a default view for any project, so team members will open into the selected view by default. Learn more about Taskade's [project views](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/project-views).

![](https://www.taskade.com/static_images/blog/taskade-view-selector-1024x1024.png)

## 🧩 Capture → Block → Workflow

The 2020 extension was deceptively simple. Right-click → pick a project → pick a block. But that "pick a block" idea is what every modern capture surface in Taskade still does — whether the source is a webpage, an email, or a [Genesis-built app](https://www.taskade.com/create).

```
  ┌──────────────┐    right-click    ┌─────────────────┐
  │  Web page    │ ────────────────▶ │ Taskade Clipper │
  │  (any URL)   │                   │  pick project   │
  └──────────────┘                   │  pick block ▼   │
                                     └────────┬────────┘
                                              │ insert
                                              ▼
                          ┌────────────────────────────────┐
                          │  /learn/projects/project-views │
                          │  ─────────────────────────────│
                          │  ▢ List   ▢ Board   ▢ Mind Map │
                          │  ▢ Table  ▢ Gantt   ▢ Timeline │
                          └────────────────────────────────┘
```

Today the same clipped block can become an [AI agent knowledge source](https://www.taskade.com/learn/agents/knowledge), a row in a [Table view](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/table-view), or the trigger for an [automation](https://www.taskade.com/automate).

![Taskade view selector](https://www.taskade.com/static_images/blog/taskade-view-selector-1024x1024.png)

## 🔗 Related Reading

- [Crosslink, Hyperlink, Mobile Share Widget](https://www.taskade.com/blog/crosslink-hyperlink-mobile-share-widget) — capture went mobile in August 2020
- [Quick Search](https://www.taskade.com/blog/quick-search-project-search-notification-control) — find your clipped blocks instantly
- [Learn Taskade: Chrome Extension](https://www.taskade.com/learn/connect/chrome-extension) · [Brave](https://www.taskade.com/learn/connect/brave-extension)
- Try [Taskade Genesis](https://www.taskade.com/create), browse [agents](https://www.taskade.com/agents) and [automations](https://www.taskade.com/automate), or jump into the [Community Gallery](https://www.taskade.com/apps).

We hope you are staying safe in these difficult times. Thanks again for supporting Taskade, and as always, don’t hesitate to [reach out](https://www.taskade.com/contact) if you need help.

We’re here for you! 😊

— Team Taskade 🐑

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can I save web content to a specific task in Taskade?

Yes. The Taskade browser extension for Chrome and Firefox lets you save links and text directly into a specific block within any project. Right-click content on any webpage and choose the target project and block position — no manual copy-pasting required.

### Can I set a default view for a Taskade project?

Yes. Set a default view (List, Board, Mind Map, etc.) for any project so all team members open it in the same layout by default. This ensures consistency when collaborating — everyone sees the project in the intended view without needing to switch manually.

### Does Taskade have browser extensions?

Yes. Taskade offers browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Microsoft Edge. Extensions include web clipping (save links and text to projects), Quick Add for instant task capture, and right-click context menu integration for seamless workflow between browsing and task management.

### Can team members see the same default view in a Taskade project?

Yes. When you set a default view for a project, all team members and guests who open it will see the project in that view by default. Individual users can still switch to other views if needed, but new visitors always start with the designated default.