Definition: Slash commands in Taskade are keyboard shortcuts you trigger by typing / inside a project. A searchable menu opens, and you pick an action such as setting a due date, assigning a teammate, running an AI rewrite, or embedding a video, without lifting your hands from the keyboard.
TL;DR: Type
/in any task, type a few letters to filter the menu, and press Enter. Commands cover AI writing (/ask,/expand,/rewrite,/summarize), task actions (/due,/assign,/comment), formatting (/quick format,/highlight), and media (/embed,/upload). Build a project free →
Slash menus are common in modern editors, but Taskade's menu does double duty. It formats text and it also runs task actions and AI actions on the same line, so you plan, assign, and polish in one flow.
What are Slash Commands?
Slash commands are contextual shortcuts. You type / anywhere in a project, and Taskade shows the add-ons and formatting shortcuts in one menu. Keep typing to narrow the list. For example, /comment opens a comment pop-up. Source: Slash Commands.
Slash Commands in Taskade
The commands below come from the Learn guide. The menu can also show other add-ons.
| Group | Commands | What they do |
|---|---|---|
| AI | /ask, /expand, /rewrite, /summarize |
Answer a question, enrich text, clarify writing, or shorten it |
| Task management | /due, /assign, /comment, /complete, /duplicate, /add task, /copy link, /delete |
Act on the current task |
| Formatting | /quick format, /highlight |
Convert to Check, Bullet, Number, Letter, or Paragraph, or highlight text |
| Media | /embed, /upload |
Embed external content such as YouTube or Figma, or upload from your computer or a cloud drive |
| Extras | /timer, /sort |
Start a countdown, or sort subtasks by status, name, tag, mention, or due date |
Reactions such as like, laugh, party, heart, and rocket are in the menu too. /timer has presets from 15 minutes to 2 hours.
How to Use a Slash Command
- Click into any task in a project.
- Type
/. - Type a few letters, for example
due, or scroll the list. - Press Enter on the command you want.
- Finish the prompt that appears, such as picking Today, Tomorrow, or Next Week for
/due.
Worked Example: Turning Meeting Notes into Action Items
You paste rough notes into a project after a call.
- Select a long paragraph and run
/summarizeto get a short version. - Put your cursor on an action line and type
/assignto pick the owner. - Type
/dueand choose Next Week. - Type
/quick formatand pick a Check format so the line has a checkbox. - On the follow-up line, type
/commentto leave a note for the owner.
Five short commands replace a trip through several menus. See Blocks for the block types the Check format belongs to.
Common Mistakes
- Typing a slash in the middle of a URL. Start the command at a fresh spot in the task.
- Expecting
/rewriteto run without reading the result. Review AI output before you share it. - Forgetting the keyboard layer. Pair slash commands with keyboard shortcuts for mouse-free editing.
Connection to Taskade
Slash commands are the fastest way to work inside a project. AI agents can also have custom slash commands that you define, so a reusable prompt is one command away. See Custom Commands and Custom AI Agents.
What You Would Build in Taskade
Say you run a weekly review. Ask Taskade EVE for a review project with a summary block and a check-off list. Then use /assign and /due to hand each item out in seconds. Describe yours and build it free →
Related Concepts
- Command Palette: search and jump anywhere in the app
- Blocks: the sections that formatting commands convert
- Tasks: the items commands act on
- Custom Commands: your own agent commands
- Keyboard Shortcuts (Learn Taskade): mouse-free editing
Frequently Asked Questions About Slash Commands
How do I open the slash command menu in Taskade?
Type / anywhere in a project. A menu opens with add-ons and formatting shortcuts. Type more letters to filter it, and press Enter to run the highlighted command.
What AI slash commands does Taskade have?
The Learn guide lists /ask (answer from the AI's existing knowledge), /expand (make content more descriptive), /rewrite (improve clarity), and /summarize (shorten long content).
Can I set a due date with a slash command?
Yes. Type /due and pick a date such as Today, Tomorrow, or Next Week. Use /assign to hand the task to a teammate.
How do I embed a video with a slash command?
Type /embed and add the link. Taskade supports embedding external content such as YouTube or Figma.
Can I sort subtasks with a slash command?
Yes. /sort sorts subtasks by completed, uncompleted, A to Z, Z to A, tag, mention, or due date.
What is the difference between slash commands and the command palette?
Slash commands act inside a task or project. The command palette is for searching and jumping across the app.
Can I make my own slash commands?
AI agents support custom slash commands that you define. See Custom Commands for how they work.