Advanced Features
Once you've mastered the basics of Genesis, these advanced features will help you build more sophisticated and powerful applications. These features leverage the deep integration between Taskade's core pillars and the TAA (Taskade AI Assistant) Unified System that powers Genesis.
Understanding the TAA Unified System
The TAA Unified System is the intelligent orchestration layer that makes Genesis possible. It coordinates between:
Project Management Tools - Create and manage data structures
AI Agent Tools - Deploy and train intelligent assistants
Automation Tools - Build complex workflows and integrations
Media Tools - Process and organize knowledge sources
Navigation Tools - Connect everything into a cohesive user experience
This unified approach means your Genesis apps have access to enterprise-grade capabilities that would normally require months of development.
Working with Data
Your Genesis app automatically creates a structured database, but you can customize how data is organized and used.
Custom Data Structures
Create organized data categories:
"Create separate sections for different types of feedback: food quality, service experience, and facility cleanliness. Each section should have its own rating scale and specific questions."
Add dropdown menus for consistency:
"Add a dropdown for customers to select which location they visited: Downtown, Mall, or Airport location."
Include reference fields:
"Include a field to capture the server's name so we can recognize great service and provide targeted feedback to staff."
Data Relationships
Link related information:
"When a customer books an appointment, automatically pull in their previous service history and preferences from our customer database."
Create parent-child relationships:
"Each project should have multiple tasks underneath it, and each task can have subtasks with individual deadlines and assignees."
AI Agent Customization
Every Genesis app includes custom AI agents powered by advanced language models (GPT-4.1, Claude-4, o3-mini, o4-mini) that can be trained for your specific business needs.
AI Model Selection for Your Agents
Genesis automatically selects the best AI model for your use case, but you can specify preferences:
Model
Best For
Speed
Capabilities
GPT-4.1
Complex reasoning, strategic planning
Medium
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Advanced problem-solving
Claude-4 Sonnet
Writing, analysis, creative tasks
Fast
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent communication
o4-mini
Balanced performance, coding tasks
Fast
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Reliable and efficient
o3-mini
Quick responses, simple tasks
Very Fast
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Efficient for basic needs
Comprehensive Agent Training
Three Types of Knowledge Sources:
1. Dynamic Knowledge (Real-Time Data):
"Train the agent on our customer feedback project so it learns from every new review and can identify patterns in real-time."
2. Static Knowledge (Uploaded Files):
"Upload our employee handbook, service menu with prices, and company policies so the agent always gives accurate information about our business."
3. Web Knowledge (Current Information):
"Connect the agent to our industry news websites and competitor analysis so it stays current with market trends and can provide informed recommendations."
Advanced Agent Capabilities
Multi-Modal Understanding:
"Train the agent to analyze customer photos along with their feedback to identify specific issues like food presentation problems or facility maintenance needs."
Cross-Project Intelligence:
"Have the agent analyze patterns across both customer feedback and sales data to identify which services generate the most satisfaction and revenue."
Predictive Analytics:
"Train the agent to predict busy periods based on historical booking data and suggest optimal staffing levels and inventory orders."
Custom Agent Commands
Create specialized commands for specific business tasks:
Customer Service Commands:
"/analyze-feedback" - Automatically categorize and prioritize customer feedback
"/suggest-response" - Generate personalized responses based on customer history
"/escalate-issue" - Identify when issues need management attention
Sales and Marketing Commands:
"/qualify-lead" - Assess lead quality based on business criteria
"/recommend-service" - Suggest appropriate services based on customer needs
"/follow-up-reminder" - Create personalized follow-up tasks
Operations Commands:
"/inventory-forecast" - Predict inventory needs based on trends
"/schedule-optimize" - Suggest optimal staff scheduling
"/performance-report" - Generate insights from operational data
Agent Personality and Communication
Industry-Specific Personalities:
Healthcare/Wellness:
"Make the AI agent sound caring and professional, like a knowledgeable healthcare coordinator. Use reassuring language, ask thoughtful follow-up questions, and always prioritize patient comfort and safety."
Retail/E-commerce:
"Train the agent to be enthusiastic and helpful, like a knowledgeable sales associate. Focus on understanding customer needs, making relevant product suggestions, and creating a positive shopping experience."
Professional Services:
"Configure the agent to communicate like a trusted business advisor - knowledgeable, professional, and focused on delivering value. Use industry terminology appropriately and always back recommendations with data."
Agent Teams and Collaboration
Multi-Agent Workflows:
"Create a team of specialized agents: a Customer Service Agent for initial inquiries, a Technical Support Agent for complex issues, and a Sales Agent for upselling opportunities. Have them collaborate on complex customer cases."
Handoff Protocols:
"When the Customer Service Agent encounters a technical issue beyond basic troubleshooting, automatically hand off the conversation to the Technical Support Agent with full context and conversation history."
Advanced Automations
Connect your app to your existing business tools and create sophisticated workflows.
Multi-Step Workflows
Complex approval processes:
"When someone submits an expense report over $500, send it to their direct manager for approval. If approved, forward to finance for final review. If rejected at any stage, notify the employee with specific feedback."
Customer journey automation:
"When we get 5-star feedback, automatically post it to our Google My Business page, add the customer to our VIP newsletter list, and send them a discount code for their next visit."
Conditional Logic
Smart routing based on conditions:
"If a support ticket is marked as 'urgent' and hasn't been responded to within 2 hours, escalate it to the manager and send an alert to the team Slack channel."
Dynamic content based on user data:
"Show different service packages to customers based on their previous booking history - first-time visitors see our intro packages, returning customers see advanced options."
Enterprise-Grade Integrations
Genesis apps can connect to 100+ business tools through the TAA unified system:
Communication & Collaboration
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord - Team notifications and alerts
Gmail, Outlook - Email automation and customer communication
WhatsApp Business - Customer messaging and support
Twilio - SMS notifications and reminders
Productivity & Storage
Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive, Calendar) - Document management and scheduling
Microsoft 365 - Office integration and file synchronization
Dropbox, Box, OneDrive - File storage and sharing
Trello, Asana, Monday.com - Project management integration
Sales & Marketing
HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive - CRM synchronization and lead management
Mailchimp, Constant Contact - Email marketing automation
Stripe, PayPal - Payment processing and subscription management
LinkedIn, X/Twitter - Social media management and posting
Specialized Business Tools
QuickBooks, Xero - Accounting and financial management
Shopify, WooCommerce - E-commerce platform integration
Zoom, Calendly - Meeting scheduling and video conferencing
WordPress - Content management and publishing
Advanced Integration Examples
CRM + AI + Automation:
"When someone fills out our contact form, automatically create a HubSpot contact, have the AI agent score the lead based on our qualification criteria, assign high-value leads to our senior sales rep, and send a personalized follow-up email sequence."
Multi-Platform Workflow:
"When a customer books a high-value service, create a deal in Salesforce, add them to our VIP Mailchimp list, schedule a follow-up call in Google Calendar, post a celebration message in our team Slack channel, and create a customer success task in our project management system."
Intelligent Content Distribution:
"When we publish a new blog post in WordPress, have the AI agent create social media versions optimized for LinkedIn and Twitter, schedule posts across platforms, add the content to our knowledge base for customer service agents, and track engagement metrics."
Access Control and Permissions
Create sophisticated permission systems for different types of users.
Role-Based Access
Define user roles:
"Create three user types: customers who can only submit and view their own feedback, staff who can see all feedback for their location, and managers who can access everything plus analytics."
Granular permissions:
"Let servers see feedback that mentions them by name, but not other reviews. Give shift supervisors access to all feedback during their shifts, and give the general manager full access to everything."
Dynamic Access Control
Time-based permissions:
"Staff can only access the scheduling system during their assigned shifts, but managers can access it 24/7."
Location-based access:
"Regional managers can see data for all locations in their region, but individual store managers can only see their own location's information."
Advanced User Interface Features
Progressive Disclosure
Guided user experiences:
"Start with a simple form asking for basic information, then show additional fields based on their selections. If they choose 'technical issue', show technical troubleshooting options."
Smart defaults:
"Pre-fill appointment forms with the customer's previous preferences and service history, but allow them to change anything they want."
Mobile Optimization
Touch-friendly interfaces:
"Make all buttons large enough for easy tapping on phones, use simple navigation, and ensure forms work well with mobile keyboards."
Offline capability:
"Allow staff to record customer feedback even when the internet is spotty, and sync the data when connection is restored."
Advanced Media Management
Genesis apps include sophisticated media handling capabilities that go far beyond simple file uploads.
Intelligent File Processing
Automatic Content Analysis:
"When customers upload photos with their feedback, automatically analyze them to identify the type of issue (food quality, cleanliness, service) and route to the appropriate department for review."
Document Intelligence:
"Process uploaded contracts and invoices to automatically extract key information like dates, amounts, and client details, then populate the relevant project fields and create follow-up tasks."
Multi-Format Support:
"Accept and process various file types: PDFs for contracts, images for visual feedback, videos for training materials, and spreadsheets for bulk data imports."
Media as Agent Knowledge
Dynamic Training:
"Automatically train customer service agents on new product manuals and policy updates as they're uploaded, ensuring agents always have the latest information."
Visual Understanding:
"Train agents to recognize products in customer photos so they can provide specific troubleshooting advice and recommend compatible accessories."
Video Transcription:
"Upload training videos and have agents learn from the transcribed content, then use that knowledge to guide customers through complex procedures step-by-step."
Automated Media Workflows
Content Generation:
"When new product photos are uploaded, automatically generate social media posts with AI-written descriptions, schedule them across platforms, and add the products to our online catalog."
Quality Control:
"Analyze uploaded customer photos for inappropriate content, automatically blur sensitive information, and flag potential issues for human review before publishing."
Archive Management:
"Automatically organize uploaded files by date, project, and type, compress older files for storage efficiency, and maintain searchable indexes for quick retrieval."
Analytics and Reporting
Custom Dashboards
Executive summaries:
"Create a manager dashboard showing daily revenue, customer satisfaction scores, most popular services, and any urgent issues that need attention."
Operational metrics:
"Build a staff dashboard showing their individual performance metrics, upcoming appointments, and any customer feedback that mentions them."
Automated Reporting
Scheduled reports:
"Generate a weekly report every Monday morning showing customer satisfaction trends, popular menu items, and any recurring issues that need attention."
Alert-based reporting:
"Send an immediate report to management whenever customer satisfaction drops below 4 stars for three consecutive days."
Performance Optimization
Smart Loading
Prioritized content:
"Load the most important information first - show available appointment times immediately, then load service descriptions and pricing in the background."
Lazy loading:
"Only load detailed customer history when someone specifically clicks to view it, not on every page load."
Caching Strategies
Frequently accessed data:
"Cache our service menu and pricing information so it loads instantly, but update it automatically whenever we make changes in the admin panel."
Advanced Integrations
API Connections
Custom integrations:
"Connect to our existing customer database API to pull in loyalty points and membership status, and display this information when customers log in."
Third-party services:
"Integrate with our email marketing platform to automatically add customers to relevant campaigns based on their service preferences and booking history."
Webhook Automation
Real-time updates:
"Set up webhooks so that when a customer cancels an appointment in our app, it immediately updates our main scheduling system and notifies the assigned staff member."
Security and Compliance
Data Protection
Privacy controls:
"Ensure that customer personal information is encrypted and only accessible to authorized staff members. Include options for customers to download or delete their data."
Audit trails:
"Log all access to customer data, including who viewed what information and when, for compliance and security monitoring."
GDPR and Privacy Compliance
Data handling:
"Include clear privacy notices, allow customers to opt out of marketing communications, and provide easy ways for them to update or delete their information."
Testing and Quality Assurance
Automated Testing
Workflow validation:
"Set up automated tests to ensure that booking confirmations are sent, payment processing works correctly, and all integrations are functioning properly."
User Acceptance Testing
Feedback collection:
"Create a beta testing group with select customers who can try new features before they go live and provide feedback on usability and functionality."
Scaling Your App
Performance Monitoring
Usage analytics:
"Track how many people use different features, where they spend the most time, and where they encounter problems or drop off."
Capacity Planning
Growth preparation:
"Monitor app performance and user load to ensure it can handle busy periods like holiday booking rushes or special promotions."
Best Practices for Advanced Features
Start Simple, Add Complexity
Build the core functionality first and ensure it works perfectly
Add one advanced feature at a time and test thoroughly
Get user feedback before adding more complexity
Document your workflows so team members understand how everything works
Maintain User Focus
Every advanced feature should solve a real problem for your users
Don't add complexity just because you can - keep the user experience simple
Test with actual users to ensure advanced features improve rather than complicate their experience
Plan for Maintenance
Document your automations and integrations so others can understand and maintain them
Test regularly to ensure external integrations continue working
Have backup plans for critical workflows in case integrations fail
Train your team on how to use and troubleshoot advanced features
Ready to implement advanced features? Start with one area that would have the biggest impact on your business, implement it thoroughly, and then gradually add more sophisticated capabilities.
Need help with complex implementations? The Genesis AI agent can guide you through setting up advanced features and troubleshooting complex workflows.
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