Hi Taskaders,
We're excited to share another glimpse into the future of productivity. Our latest update features AI agents, a block generator, and /brainstorm command, all designed to supercharge your workflows and redefine how you plan, organize, and get work done. So, let's dive in!
TL;DR: The AI Agents Beta shipped in May 2023 marked the origin of every AI teammate in Taskade today. From a simple /brainstorm command, the platform grew into AI Agents v2 with 34 built-in tools, custom tools, persistent memory, and public embedding — spans 7 project views, 15+ frontier AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, and 100+ integrations — and Taskade Genesis turns any prompt into a living app.
Then → Now: AI Agents Beta + /brainstorm (2023) → today's AI Agents v2 with 34 built-in tools, custom tools, persistent memory, and public embedding and Taskade Genesis.
| Agents | 2023 H1 | Today (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | v4.70 AI Agents Beta + /brainstorm + Block Generator | AI Agents v2 with 34 built-in tools + custom tools |
| Memory | Stateless prompts | Persistent agent memory & knowledge |
| Sharing | Public project links | Share & embed agents + public agent inbox |
| Collaboration | Single agent | Multi-agent teams + team chat |
| Models | GPT-4 only | 15+ frontier models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google |
See where this became in 2026 — a step-by-step look at training agents on your own data, the direct successor to the stateless /brainstorm beta:
The modern path: build a custom agent, attach knowledge sources, then wire it up to agent tools so it can act, not just brainstorm.
🧬 From /brainstorm to Multi-Agent Teams
The May 2023 AI Agents Beta was the first time an agent inside Taskade could act on its own — a single GPT-4 process, no memory, no tools beyond the editor. Every capability in Taskade AI Agents v2 today can be traced back to this release.
2023 (beta) 2026 (AI Agents v2)
──────────── ──────────────────────────────
┌────────┐ ┌───────────────────────────┐
│ /brain │ │ Agent │
│ storm │ │ ├─ persona │
└───┬────┘ │ ├─ persistent memory │
│ one-shot · no memory │ ├─ 34 built-in tools │
▼ │ ├─ custom tools │
┌────────┐ │ ├─ knowledge sources │
│ GPT-4 │ │ │ (docs · web · YT) │
└───┬────┘ │ └─ public embed URL │
│ └───────────┬───────────────┘
▼ │
┌────────┐ ▼
│ Tasks │ ┌───────────────────────────────┐
└────────┘ │ Multi-agent team │
│ (Research · SEO · Writer · │
│ Reviewer · Publisher) │
└───────────────┬───────────────┘
│
▼
Automations + Taskade Genesis
= deployed living apps
Where it went: AI Agents v2 • custom agents guide • agent tools • agent memory & knowledge • multi-agent teams • public embedding • agent inbox • Automations • Taskade Genesis • Community Gallery • Templates • Integrations.
AI Agents — Venturing Into Beta!
Transform the way you work with Taskade. Watch as AI Agents powered by GPT-4 spring into action to autonomously research topics, complete tasks, and orchestrate your entire workflows.
Click here for early access, and tweet @Taskade "AI Agents" for an exclusive beta!
Block Generator — Live and Ready!
Instantly generate tailor-made blocks in all views for you and your team. Create blocks for every project and use case, from simple to-dos to high-level sprint planning boards and in-depth meeting agendas — the only limit is your imagination. Learn more
New AI Command: /Brainstorm
Try the new /brainstorm AI command, our blueprint for brainstorming ideas. Turn your thoughts into actionable steps or break down complex ideas into manageable chunks. Learn more
Other Improvements:
New: AI Generator in the + Add Block menu, available across Action, Board, List, Org Chart, and Mindmap views for a fresh approach to block creation
New: Create a new project with AI Workflow Generator from anywhere
New: Sharing your projects is now a breeze with Public Projects
New: My Tasks V2 is launched with various improvements
New: Search capabilities expanded to support assignee filter and more
Added audio recording and video functionality to comments and chat
Improved AI Chat with markdown support and resizable interface
Improved project update notifications with more details
Improved organizational level preferences
Improved Notes Add-on to support multi-line inputs
Improved native playback compatibility with MP4 and MKV video files
Various bug fixes and performance improvements
Thank you for being part of this journey. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
Do you have any questions? Visit our Help Center or let us know. 😊
— Team Taskade 🐑
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Taskade AI Agents beta?
The AI Agents beta introduced GPT-4 powered autonomous agents that could research topics, complete tasks, and orchestrate workflows independently. This was the foundation for Taskade's Custom AI Agents platform, which later expanded with custom commands, knowledge training, and multi-agent collaboration.
What is the /brainstorm command in Taskade?
Type /brainstorm followed by your topic in the project editor. The AI generates a structured list of ideas, breaking down complex concepts into actionable steps or creative angles. It works on single tasks or across multiple selected items via the multi-select toolbar.
What is the Block Generator in Taskade?
The Block Generator creates new content blocks with AI across all project views — List, Board, Mind Map, and Org Chart. Access it from the + Add Block menu, describe what you need, and the AI generates a tailored block with tasks, notes, or outlines.
Can I share Taskade projects publicly?
Yes. Taskade supports public project sharing with read-only links. You can publish projects and templates for anyone to view, making it easy to distribute documentation, guides, and workflows to external audiences.