Hi, Taskaders 🐑
We're thrilled to introduce our most significant AI update yet: Custom, autonomous AI Agents (GPTs) on Taskade, supercharged with the latest OpenAI GPT (frontier models) language model! 🚀
TL;DR: Custom AI Agents (GPTs) shipped in November 2023 were the foundation for today's AI Agents v2 — now with custom tools, slash commands, built-in tools, persistent memory, public embedding, and multi-agent collaboration across frontier models from top AI labs. Taskade Genesis builds living apps on top of all of it, with 100+ integrations ready to plug in.
Then → Now: Custom Agents 2023 → Multi-Agent Teams 2024 → today's AI Agents v2 — custom tools, slash commands, built-in tools, persistent memory, public embedding, multi-agent collaboration and Taskade Genesis. See custom agent guides, Automations, and community apps.
| Dimension | 2023 Nov (v4.126-era) | Today (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Agents milestone | Custom Agent Personas + Public Agent Links | Agents v2: built-in tools, custom tools, persistent memory |
| Knowledge | Agent Knowledge Sources (Oct 2023) | Docs, web, YouTube, file OCR, persistent memory |
| Sharing | Public agent links | Public agent embedding + community gallery |
| Collaboration | Single agent per chat | Multi-agent collaboration |
| Automation | Background AI commands preview | Agent-powered Automations with branching/looping |
🧬 Custom Agents: The Birth of a Platform
November 2023 was the pivot. Before this release you could only talk to Taskade AI — after it, you could build your own agents, ship them to teammates, and embed them on the public web. The direct descendant is today's AI Agents v2.
┌──────── Custom Agent (2023) ─────────┐
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ Persona │ │
│ ├──────────────┤ │
│ │ Knowledge │ ◀── PDF · DOC · CSV
│ ├──────────────┤ │
│ │ Commands │ ◀── /your-command │
│ ├──────────────┤ │
│ │ Background │ (preview) │
│ │ tasks │ │
│ └──────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ Public share link │
└──────────────────────────────────────┘
│
▼ grew into …
┌──────── AI Agents v2 (2026) ─────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ persona + 34 built-in tools + custom tools │
│ + persistent memory + knowledge sources │
│ + multi-agent collaboration + public embedding │
│ + frontier models (OpenAI · Anthropic · Google) │
│ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ │
│ Automations Genesis Community Integrations
│ apps Gallery (100+) │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
The full modern landing strip: AI Agents v2 • custom agents guide • agent tools • agent knowledge • multi-agent teams • public embedding • agent inbox • Automations • Taskade Genesis • Community Gallery • Templates • Integrations.
🤖 Custom AI Agents
You can now create AI agents with custom /agent commands, tools, and knowledge. Chat with your custom agents or interact with them using commands in the project editor. You can also share the agents and prompts in your workspaces & folders to bring your team closer to smarter automation.
Start crafting your AI agent today and get work done faster and smarter! Learn more...
ai agent create agent
🤖 Set Up Your Agents
Start: Head to the Agents tab in any workspace or folder.
Personalize: Name your agent and set specific prompt instructions.
Customize: Upload your knowledge, choose skills, set tone, and define personas.
Power up: Enable web browsing and background tasks for more in-depth research.
Ready to create your first custom AI agent? Learn more...
🤖 Create Custom Commands
⌨️ Set up custom Commands & Prompts: Create unique, custom /agent commands to equip your agents with specialized prompts and skills. Easily access and share these commands when chatting with agents or using /commands directly in the project editor. Learn more...
📖 Train your agents with knowledge: Upload PDF, DOC, or CSV documents to train your agents. Integrate agent knowledge with your own resources for more tailored, context-rich answers in the Agent Chat or with custom commands in the editor. Learn more...
🤖 Deploy Autonomous Multi-Agents
🔄 Enable Background Tasks: Turn custom /agent commands into autonomous, long-running agents. This will transform your agents from basic task executors into advanced assistants.
(coming soon) 👥 Experience Multi-agent systems: Create and deploy multiple AI agents concurrently to work on multiple tasks in the same project. Stay tuned for upcoming Skills and Tools tailored for these extended-duration agents in Taskade automation. Learn more...
Other Improvements:
New: Taskade Automation is available in Alpha. Want early access to enable advanced automation with flow charts and workflow management? Contact us.
New AI Generator: Explore new personas, tones, and workflow categories
New AI Chat with Docs: Larger files and more contextual interactions
New ChatGPT Plugin: Taskade's ChatGPT Plugin is live in beta! (Beta)
New Multi-Agent Functionalities: Multiple AI Agents can now run commands in the background, retrieve and upload knowledge directly (Early Access)
Improved AI Models and Backend Processes: Enhanced for better performance and efficiency, now powered by OpenAI GPT (frontier models)
Improved AI Project Creation: Expanded options to select output types
Improved UI/UX and accessibility across various elements
Improved reliability in task tracking and completion
Enhanced security measures and protocols for protection
Strengthened platform stability for a more reliable experience
General enhancements for a smoother user experience
Various bug fixes and performance improvements
Three years later
The 2023 Custom Agent was locked to a single OpenAI model. In 2026, when you build a custom agent you pick from frontier models across OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google — and each one has access to the full suite of agent tools. Here's how to choose which model to build with:
Pick the model that matches the job — reasoning for research, speed for chat, long context for document-heavy work — then equip it with the tools it needs.
Custom AI Agents offer limitless possibilities, and we're only beginning to explore their potential. Stay tuned for upcoming progress in long-running autonomous AI Agents and workflow automation. 🚀
Thank you for being part of our journey.
Got questions? Our Help Center is here to assist, or just reach out to us. 😊
— Team Taskade 🐑
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Custom AI Agents in Taskade?
Custom AI Agents are configurable AI assistants you build inside Taskade. You define each agent's name, persona, and prompt instructions, then upload knowledge documents and enable tools like web browsing. Agents respond to custom slash commands in chat or in the project editor.
How do I train a Custom AI Agent with documents?
Navigate to the agent's settings and upload PDF, DOC, or CSV files in the Knowledge tab. The agent indexes these documents and uses them as context for all future conversations, delivering tailored, domain-specific answers.
Can Taskade AI Agents run tasks autonomously in the background?
Yes. Enable Background Tasks for any custom agent command to turn it into a long-running autonomous agent. The agent processes the task independently while you continue working on other things in the same project.
What AI model powers Taskade Custom Agents?
Taskade Custom Agents are powered by frontier large language models including models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. The platform continuously upgrades to the latest available models to deliver the most accurate and capable AI responses.