Action & Trigger Reference

Actions are the tasks that automations can perform. Each action connects to a specific service or system to create, update, or retrieve data. Actions can be chained together to create complex workflows.

Overview

Actions are the "then" part of automation workflows - the tasks that get performed when trigger conditions are met. Taskade provides a comprehensive set of actions that can create projects, manage tasks, interact with AI, integrate with external services, and perform complex data operations.

Complete Action Reference

Taskade Core Actions

Action
Description
Use Case
Parameters

Create Project

Sets up a new project in your workspace/folder

Project initialization, template-based workflows

name, folderId, template, defaultView

Add Task

Adds a new task to an existing project

Task creation workflows, issue tracking

projectId, title, content, assignee, dueDate

Mark Task as Completed

Automatically marks a task as done

Status updates, completion workflows

taskId, completedBy, completionNote

Create Project From Template

Uses a pre-defined or custom template

Standardized project setup

templateId, name, folderId

Move Task

Moves a task to a different space

Workflow progression, categorization

taskId, targetProjectId, position

Assign Task

Assigns a task to someone

Work distribution, team management

taskId, userId, notifyAssignee

Ask AI

Uses AI to answer questions

Information retrieval, analysis

query, context, model

Generate with AI

Uses AI to generate content or responses

Content creation, drafting

prompt, style, length

Respond with AI

Automatically provides AI-generated responses

Automated communication

input, tone, format

Ask Agent

Uses a custom AI agent to respond to a query

Specialized AI interactions

agentId, query, parameters

Run Agent Command

Uses a custom AI agent command

Agent-driven automation

agentId, command, input

Add Knowledge to Agent

Transcribes knowledge and adds it as knowledge to an agent

Agent training, content integration

agentId, content, source

Add Project to Agent Knowledge

Automatically trains your AI agents with project content

Agent enhancement, knowledge management

agentId, projectId, scope

Ask Agent With Structured Output

Structures the output of agent replies

Standardized AI responses

agentId, query, outputFormat

Data Processing & Integration Actions

Action
Description
Use Case
Parameters

Scrape Webpage

Extract the contents of a web page

Content aggregation, research

url, selectors, format

Convert File to Text

Convert a source file into text

Document processing, content extraction

fileId, outputFormat, encoding

Transcribe YouTube Video

Turn a YouTube video into text

Content creation, accessibility

videoUrl, language, format

Upload File to Media

Upload file through a URL to save in your workspace or folder's media tab

Media management, content storage

url, fileName, folderId

Send HTTP Request

Makes an API request to an endpoint

External integrations, data synchronization

method, url, headers, body

Search Web

Searches the web for information to add to a project or for the AI to analyze

Research automation, content enrichment

query, sources, maxResults

Workflow Control Actions

Action
Description
Use Case
Parameters

Loop

Iterates data tasks

Batch processing, data transformation

dataSource, iterationLogic, maxIterations

Filter Data

Performs actions only when the data meets a certain condition

Conditional processing, data validation

condition, dataSource, filterCriteria

Branch

Creates different paths within your workflow, depending on certain conditions

Decision trees, conditional logic

condition, truePath, falsePath

Transform Array to String

Converts the output of Find Task(s) and Find Row(s) actions into text

Data formatting, reporting

arrayInput, template, separator

Advanced Actions

Action
Description
Use Case
Parameters

Update Custom Fields

Updates custom fields within projects

Data management, status tracking

taskId, fieldId, value, projectId

Find Task(s)

Searches for tasks within projects

Task retrieval, reporting

projectId, searchCriteria, maxResults

Delay

Adds a time delay to automation workflows

Timing control, scheduling

duration, unit

Core Taskade Actions

Project & Task Management

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

Create Project

Sets up a new project in your workspace/folder

name, folderId, template, defaultView

Create "Customer Feedback" project from template

Create Project From Template

Uses a pre-defined or custom template

templateId, name, folderId

Create project from "Support Workflow" template

Add Task

Adds a new task to an existing project

projectId, title, content, assignee, dueDate

Add task "Review feedback #123"

Mark Task as Completed

Automatically marks a task as done

taskId, completedBy, completionNote

Mark task complete with resolution note

Move Task

Moves a task to a different project/space

taskId, targetProjectId, position

Move to "Processed" project

Assign Task

Assigns a task to someone

taskId, userId, notifyAssignee

Assign to support specialist with notification

Update Custom Fields

Updates custom fields within projects

taskId, fieldId, value, projectId

Set priority to "High", status to "In Progress"

Find Task(s)

Searches for tasks within projects

projectId, searchCriteria, maxResults

Find all tasks assigned to user

Find Task(s) Automation Settings

The Find Task(s) action enables dynamic task retrieval within automation workflows. Search, filter, and process tasks based on specific criteria to create intelligent, data-driven automations.

When to Use Find Tasks

Perfect for:

  • Bulk processing - Handle multiple tasks at once

  • Conditional workflows - Process tasks meeting specific criteria

  • Reporting - Generate summaries of task collections

  • Data synchronization - Keep external systems updated

  • Quality control - Identify tasks needing attention

Search Criteria Options

Field
Conditions
Value Type
Example

Task Created At

Before, After, Empty, Not Empty

Date

2024-01-01

Task Completed At

Before, After, Empty, Not Empty

Date

2024-01-15

Task Content

Contains, Not Contains, Matches, Not Matches, Starts With, Ends With, Empty, Not Empty

Text

"urgent"

Task Status

Equals, Not Equals

Status

"completed"

Assignee

Equals, Not Equals, Empty, Not Empty

User

"john.doe"

Due Date

Before, After, Empty, Not Empty

Date

today()

Custom Fields

Various conditions based on field type

Depends on field

"high"

Output Data Structure

Task Object Properties:

{
  "id": "task_123",
  "name": "Complete project proposal",
  "content": "Detailed task description",
  "assignee": "[email protected]",
  "due_date": "2024-01-15T10:00:00Z",
  "status": "in_progress",
  "created_at": "2024-01-10T09:00:00Z",
  "completed_at": null,
  "custom_fields": {
    "priority": "high",
    "category": "sales"
  }
}

Find Tasks Use Cases

Use Case
Automation Flow
Business Impact

Overdue Task Alerts

Schedule → Find Tasks (overdue) → Send Email

40% reduction in missed deadlines

Weekly Progress Reports

Schedule → Find Tasks (completed this week) → Generate Report

Better project visibility

Workload Balancing

Schedule → Find Tasks (by assignee) → Reassign Tasks

Optimized team productivity

Quality Assurance

Schedule → Find Tasks (missing details) → Flag for Review

Improved task quality

Performance Analytics

Schedule → Find Tasks (by criteria) → Update Dashboard

Data-driven insights

Advanced Filtering Examples

Find High-Priority Overdue Tasks:

Project: "Active Projects"
Filters:
- Priority Custom Field = "high"
- Due Date < today()
- Status ≠ "completed"

Find Tasks Assigned to Specific Team:

Project: "Team Tasks"
Filters:
- Assignee contains "@company.com"
- Created At > last_week()
- Status = "in_progress"

Find Tasks with Missing Information:

Project: "All Projects"
Filters:
- Due Date is empty
- Assignee is empty
- Custom Field "Priority" is empty

Integration with Other Actions

Find Tasks + Loop Processing:

Find Tasks → Loop → Process Each Task → Update Status

Find Tasks + Conditional Actions:

Find Tasks → Branch (if count > 10) → Send Alert

Find Tasks + Data Export:

Find Tasks → Transform Array → Export to CSV

Best Practices

  • Limit result sets to prevent performance issues (max 1000 tasks)

  • Use specific filters to narrow down results efficiently

  • Combine with sorting for predictable processing order

  • Handle empty results gracefully in your workflows

  • Test with small datasets before scaling to large projects


| Transform Array to String | Converts task arrays into readable text | array, separator, format | Convert task list to comma-separated string |

Custom Fields Automation Settings

The Update Custom Fields action allows you to automatically update custom fields in projects, ensuring your task data stays current without manual updates.

Available Parameters:

  • PROJECT ID: ID of the target project

  • TASK ID: ID of the task you want to update

  • FIELDS: Add fields that should be updated with their new values

Example Usage:

{
  "action": "Update Custom Fields",
  "projectId": "proj_123",
  "taskId": "task_456",
  "fields": {
    "priority": "High",
    "status": "In Progress",
    "dueDate": "2024-01-15"
  }
}

Related Triggers:

  • Custom Field Updated (Automation Trigger)

  • Task Added

  • Task Completed

Agent Commands

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

Ask AI

Uses AI to answer questions

question, context, model

"What's the priority of this ticket?"

Generate with AI

Uses AI to generate content or responses

prompt, contentType, length

Generate email response to customer

Respond with AI

Automatically provides AI-generated responses

input, responseType, tone

Auto-respond to common inquiries

Ask Agent

Uses a custom AI agent to respond to a query

agentId, question, context

Query specialized support agent

Run Agent Command

Uses a custom AI agent command

agentId, commandId, input

Run "analyze_sentiment" command

Ask Agent With Structured Output

Structures the output of agent replies

agentId, query, outputSchema

Get JSON response with specific fields

Add Project to Agent Knowledge

Automatically trains AI agents with project content

agentId, projectId

Keep agents updated with latest project information

Ask Agent With Structured Output Settings

The Ask Agent With Structured Output action extracts specific information from AI agent responses and formats it as structured data that can be used as variables in subsequent automation steps.

When to Use Structured Output

Perfect for:

  • Extracting specific data points from unstructured text

  • Converting AI responses into usable variables

  • Filling spreadsheet columns automatically

  • Creating conditional logic based on AI analysis

  • Standardizing data formats across automations

Output Schema Types

Type
Description
Example Use Case

String

Text data

Extract product names, titles, descriptions

Number

Numeric values

Calculate costs, scores, percentages

Boolean

True/false values

Check conditions, validate data

Date

Date values

Extract deadlines, schedule dates

Single Select

Choose from predefined options

Status: "pending", "approved", "rejected"

Structured Output Use Cases

Use Case
Automation Flow
Example

Cost Analysis

Task Added → Ask Agent → Update Fields

Calculate budget variance automatically

Lead Qualification

Form Submitted → Ask Agent → Route Lead

Score and qualify incoming leads

Content Scoring

Task Added → Ask Agent → Update Status

Rate content quality and assign reviewers

Performance Metrics

Schedule → Ask Agent → Update Dashboard

Calculate completion rates and KPIs

Approval Routing

Task Created → Ask Agent → Conditional Action

Route tasks based on AI evaluation

Example Schema Configuration

{
  "output_schema": {
    "priority_score": {
      "type": "number",
      "description": "Rate priority from 1-10"
    },
    "category": {
      "type": "single_select",
      "options": ["urgent", "normal", "low"],
      "description": "Task priority category"
    },
    "needs_review": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Whether task requires additional review"
    }
  }
}

Pro Tips:

  • Use descriptive field names that match your workflow

  • Include clear descriptions for better AI understanding

  • Test schemas with sample data before deploying

  • Combine with conditional actions for powerful automation flows


| Prompt AI | Give the model detailed instructions | prompt, systemMessage, temperature | Custom AI processing with specific instructions | | Add Knowledge to Agent | Transcribes knowledge and adds it to an agent | agentId, content, source | Train agent with new documentation | | Add Project to Agent Knowledge | Automatically trains AI agents with project content | agentId, projectId, includeCompleted | Add project data to agent's knowledge base |

Add Project to Agent Knowledge Automation Settings

The Add Project to Agent Knowledge action automatically trains AI agents with project content, enabling context-aware responses and keeping agents updated with the latest information.

When to Use Add Project to Agent Knowledge

Perfect for:

  • Training agents on new work - Keep agents current with project information

  • Enabling context-aware responses - Allow agents to reference specific project details

  • Supporting onboarding - Feed previous projects to help new team members

  • Powering research assistants - Make agents smarter with research project content

  • Preparing for launches - Train agents on feature launch or campaign plans

Add Project to Agent Knowledge Parameters

Parameter
Description
Example

Agent ID

ID of the AI agent to train

agent_123456

Project ID

ID of the project to add to knowledge

proj_789012

Include Completed Tasks

Whether to include completed tasks (true/false)

true

Content Types

Types of content to include

tasks, comments, attachments

Add Project to Agent Knowledge Use Cases

Use Case
Automation Flow
Business Impact

New Project Onboarding

Project Created → Add Project to Agent → Welcome Message

Instant agent training for new initiatives

Research Assistant

Project Updated → Add Project to Agent → Enable Queries

Context-aware research support

Customer Support

Project Completed → Add Project to Agent → Update Knowledge Base

Enhanced support with project insights

Team Collaboration

Task Added → Add Project to Agent → Notify Team

Improved team coordination

Knowledge Management

Schedule → Add Project to Agent → Update Documentation

Automated knowledge base maintenance

Integration Examples

Automated Agent Training:

Trigger: Project Created
Action: Add Project to Agent Knowledge
Action: Send Channel Message (Agent trained on new project)
Result: Agents immediately knowledgeable about new projects

Research Project Updates:

Trigger: Project Updated
Action: Add Project to Agent Knowledge
Action: Ask Agent (Summarize new findings)
Action: Update Dashboard (With insights)
Result: Real-time research insights and summaries

Launch Preparation:

Trigger: Task Added (To launch project)
Action: Add Project to Agent Knowledge
Action: Ask Agent (Generate FAQ)
Action: Send Email (Team preparation)
Result: Comprehensive launch support and documentation

Best Practices

  • Strategic Timing - Add projects when they're most relevant to agent needs

  • Content Filtering - Choose specific content types to avoid information overload

  • Regular Updates - Schedule periodic knowledge refreshes for evolving projects

  • Agent Specialization - Create dedicated agents for different project types

  • Performance Monitoring - Track agent response quality after knowledge updates


Data Processing & Utilities

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

Scrape Webpage

Extract the contents of a web page

url, selector, format

Extract product info from competitor site

Scrape Webpage Automation Settings

The Scrape Webpage action enables automated data extraction from websites. Perfect for competitor monitoring, market research, lead generation, and price tracking without manual data collection.

When to Use Scrape Webpage

Perfect for:

  • Competitor monitoring - Track pricing, products, and promotions

  • Market research - Gather data from multiple sources automatically

  • Lead generation - Extract contact information from directories

  • Price monitoring - Track product prices across e-commerce sites

  • Content aggregation - Collect news, reviews, and industry updates

Scrape Webpage Parameters

Parameter
Description
Example

URL

Target webpage URL to scrape

https://competitor.com/products

Selectors

CSS selectors for specific elements

.price, .product-title, .review

Max Results

Limit number of extracted items

10, 50, 100

Wait Time

Delay before scraping (seconds)

2, 5, 10

User Agent

Browser identification string

Desktop Chrome, Mobile Safari

Headers

Custom HTTP headers

Authorization, Accept-Language

Scrape Webpage Use Cases

Use Case
Automation Flow
Business Impact

Competitor Analysis

Schedule → Scrape Webpage → Analyze with AI → Update Dashboard

Real-time competitive intelligence

Price Monitoring

Schedule → Scrape Webpage → Compare Prices → Send Alerts

Dynamic pricing optimization

Lead Generation

Task Added → Scrape Webpage → Extract Contacts → Create Leads

Automated prospect discovery

Market Research

Schedule → Scrape Webpage → Aggregate Data → Generate Reports

Comprehensive market insights

Content Monitoring

Schedule → Scrape Webpage → Categorize Content → Update Knowledge Base

Current industry awareness

Integration Examples

Competitor Price Monitoring:

Trigger: Schedule (Daily)
Action: Scrape Webpage (Competitor Pricing Page)
Action: Extract Prices with Selectors
Action: Compare with Your Prices
Action: Send Slack Alert (If Significant Changes)
Result: Automated competitive pricing intelligence

Lead Generation from Directories:

Trigger: Task Added (Industry Research)
Action: Scrape Webpage (Industry Directory)
Action: Extract Company Details
Action: Categorize with AI (Lead Qualification)
Action: Create Tasks (Follow-up Actions)
Result: Automated lead discovery and qualification

Market News Aggregation:

Trigger: Schedule (Hourly)
Action: Scrape Webpage (Industry News Sites)
Action: Extract Article Headlines
Action: Categorize with AI (Topic Classification)
Action: Add to Knowledge Base
Result: Current industry news awareness

Output Data Structure

Scraped Content Format:

{
  "url": "https://example.com/products",
  "title": "Product Catalog",
  "content": {
    "text": "Full page text content...",
    "html": "<div>HTML structure...</div>",
    "structured_data": {
      "products": [
        {
          "name": "Product A",
          "price": "$99.99",
          "description": "Product description..."
        }
      ]
    }
  },
  "metadata": {
    "scraped_at": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
    "response_time": 1.2,
    "content_length": 15432
  }
}

Advanced Scraping Techniques

CSS Selector Strategies:

  • Element Selection: div.product-card - Select product containers

  • Attribute Extraction: img[src] - Get image URLs

  • Text Content: .description::text - Extract text only

  • Multiple Elements: .price, .old-price - Select multiple elements

JavaScript-Heavy Sites:

  • Wait for Elements: Delay scraping until dynamic content loads

  • Scroll Handling: Simulate scrolling for infinite scroll pages

  • AJAX Detection: Wait for asynchronous content to load

Best Practices

  • Respect robots.txt and website terms of service

  • Use appropriate delays between requests to avoid overloading servers

  • Handle dynamic content with proper wait times and selectors

  • Monitor scraping success rates and adjust selectors as needed

  • Cache results appropriately to reduce unnecessary requests

  • Implement error handling for network issues and site changes

  • Terms of Service: Review and comply with website terms

  • Rate Limiting: Avoid overwhelming target servers

  • Data Usage: Ensure compliance with data protection regulations

  • Attribution: Properly credit sources when using scraped content

  • Fair Use: Use scraped data responsibly and ethically | Convert File to Text | Convert a source file into text | fileUrl, fileType, extractImages | Convert PDF manual to searchable text | | Transcribe YouTube Video | Turn a YouTube video into text | videoUrl, language, includeTimestamps | Create transcript of training video |

Transcribe YouTube Video Automation Settings

The Transcribe YouTube Video action converts video audio into searchable, readable text using advanced AI transcription. Perfect for content indexing, accessibility, educational resources, and content repurposing.

When to Use Transcribe YouTube Video

Perfect for:

  • Content indexing - Make video content searchable and referenceable

  • Educational resources - Create study guides and learning materials

  • Content repurposing - Transform video content into blogs, articles, and social posts

  • Accessibility - Provide text transcripts for hearing-impaired users

  • Research and analysis - Extract insights from video presentations

  • Knowledge management - Build searchable video content libraries

Transcribe YouTube Video Parameters

Parameter
Description
Example

URL

YouTube video URL to transcribe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID

Language

Audio language for accurate transcription

en (English), es (Spanish), fr (French)

Include Timestamps

Add time markers to transcript

true/false

Output Format

Transcript format (text, JSON, SRT)

text, json, srt

Speaker Identification

Identify different speakers

true/false

Transcribe YouTube Video Use Cases

Use Case
Automation Flow
Business Impact

Content Indexing

Schedule → Transcribe → Index in Search

300% faster content discovery

Educational Resources

Task Added → Transcribe → Generate Study Guide

Accelerated learning materials creation

Content Repurposing

Video Upload → Transcribe → Generate Blog Post

Multi-platform content distribution

Accessibility

Video Published → Transcribe → Add Captions

Improved content accessibility

Research Analysis

Video Found → Transcribe → Extract Insights

Faster research and analysis

Integration Examples

Educational Content Pipeline:

Trigger: Video Added to Course
Action: Transcribe YouTube Video (with timestamps)
Action: Generate Study Guide with AI
Action: Create Quiz Questions
Action: Add to Learning Management System
Result: Automated course content creation

Content Repurposing Workflow:

Trigger: YouTube Video Published
Action: Transcribe YouTube Video
Action: Ask Agent With Structured Output (Extract key points)
Action: Generate Blog Post with AI
Action: Publish to Website
Result: Multi-platform content distribution

Research and Analysis System:

Trigger: Weekly Schedule
Action: Search Web (Industry videos)
Action: Transcribe YouTube Video (Top results)
Action: Categorize with AI (Topics)
Action: Generate Research Summary
Action: Add to Knowledge Base
Result: Automated industry research

Output Data Structure

Basic Text Output:

[00:00:15] Welcome to our product demonstration video.
[00:00:22] Today we'll show you the key features...
[00:00:45] Let's start with the user interface...

JSON Output:

{
  "video_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID",
  "title": "Product Demo",
  "duration": "00:15:30",
  "language": "en",
  "transcript": [
    {
      "timestamp": "00:00:15",
      "text": "Welcome to our product demonstration video.",
      "speaker": "presenter"
    },
    {
      "timestamp": "00:00:22", 
      "text": "Today we'll show you the key features...",
      "speaker": "presenter"
    }
  ],
  "confidence_score": 0.92
}

Advanced Features

Multi-Language Support:

  • Automatic Language Detection - Identifies audio language automatically

  • Manual Language Selection - Specify language for better accuracy

  • Multi-Language Videos - Handle videos with multiple languages

Speaker Identification:

  • Speaker Diarization - Distinguish between different speakers

  • Speaker Labels - Assign names or roles to speakers

  • Conversation Analysis - Identify Q&A sections and discussions

Timestamp Integration:

  • Precise Timestamps - Accurate time markers for each phrase

  • Chapter Markers - Identify natural breaks and sections

  • Interactive Transcripts - Click timestamps to jump to video sections

Best Practices

  • Video Quality Matters - Clear audio produces better transcripts

  • Supported Languages - Check language support for your content

  • Privacy Considerations - Review content before public sharing

  • Cost Management - Long videos may incur higher processing costs

  • Quality Validation - Review important transcripts for accuracy

  • Integration Planning - Consider downstream processing of transcript data

Rate Limiting & Performance

  • Processing Time - Longer videos take more time to process

  • API Limits - May have daily/hourly processing limits

  • Cost Per Minute - Pricing based on video duration

  • Batch Processing - Process multiple videos efficiently

  • Caching - Store transcripts to avoid re-processing

Content Repurposing Workflows

Blog Post Generation:

YouTube Video → Transcribe → Extract Key Points → Generate Blog Post → SEO Optimize → Publish

Social Media Content:

YouTube Video → Transcribe → Identify Highlights → Create Short Clips → Generate Captions → Post to Social

Educational Materials:

YouTube Video → Transcribe → Generate Quiz → Create Study Guide → Add to LMS → Track Completion

| Convert File to Text | Convert a source file into text | fileUrl, fileType, extractImages | Convert PDF manual to searchable text | | Generate Image with DALL·E 3 | Create images from text prompts using OpenAI | prompt, size, style, quality | Generate illustrations and visual content | | Upload File to Media | Upload file through URL to workspace media | fileUrl, fileName, folderId | Save document to project media library | | Send HTTP Request | Makes an API request to an endpoint with multipart file support | method, url, headers, body, files | Call external API with file attachments |

HTTP Request Automation Settings

HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the foundation of web communication. The HTTP Request action allows you to connect Taskade with any web service or API, enabling seamless data exchange and integration.

HTTP Request Parameters

Parameter
Description
Example

Method

HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.)

POST

URL

The endpoint URL to send the request to

https://api.example.com/v1/users

Headers

HTTP headers (Authorization, Content-Type, etc.)

Authorization: Bearer token123

Query Params

URL query parameters

?limit=10&sort=date

Body Type

Request body format (JSON, Form Data, Raw, XML)

JSON

Body Content

The actual data to send

{"name": "John", "email": "[email protected]"}

Response Body Type

How to process the response (JSON or None)

JSON

HTTP Request Use Cases

Use Case
Automation Flow
Example

Weather Data

Schedule → HTTP Request → Add Task

Get daily weather for project planning

Email Validation

Task Added → HTTP Request → Update Fields

Validate contact emails automatically

Content Translation

Task Added → HTTP Request → Append Text

Translate content for international teams

Stock Prices

Schedule → HTTP Request → Insert Row

Track investment portfolio data

Public Holidays

Project Created → HTTP Request → Create Event

Add holidays to project calendars

Business Lookup

Form Submitted → HTTP Request → Update Fields

Enrich contact data with company info

DALL·E 3 Image Generation Settings

The Generate Image with DALL·E 3 action creates beautiful images from text prompts using OpenAI's advanced image generation technology. Perfect for illustrations, concept art, and visual content creation.

Setup Requirements

OpenAI API Key Required:

  1. Create a new API key with DALL·E access

  2. Add the key to your Taskade automation settings

DALL·E 3 Parameters

Parameter
Description
Options
Default

Prompt

Text description of the image to generate

Any descriptive text

Required

Size

Image dimensions

1024x1024, 1024x1792, 1792x1024

1024x1024

Style

Visual style preference

vivid, natural

vivid

Quality

Image quality level

standard, hd

standard

DALL·E 3 Use Cases

Use Case
Automation Flow
Example

Visual Content Generation

Task Added → Generate Image → Add to Project

Create illustrations for blog posts

Creative Project Support

Task Created → Generate Image → Attach to Task

Add moodboards and concept images

Social Media Visuals

Schedule → Generate Image → Post to Social

Create dynamic social media content

Learning Materials

Task Added → Generate Image → Embed in Content

Make educational materials engaging

Product Prototyping

Task Created → Generate Image → Review & Iterate

Produce concept images for products

Prompt Engineering Tips:

  • Be specific about style, lighting, and composition

  • Include artistic references (e.g., "in the style of Picasso")

  • Specify image format and intended use

  • Use descriptive adjectives for better results

Categorize with AI Automation Settings

The Categorize with AI action automatically analyzes, classifies, and organizes information using advanced AI algorithms. Choose from dozens of preset categories or create custom classification schemes for your specific needs.

When to Use Categorize with AI

Perfect for:

  • Sentiment analysis - Determine positive, neutral, or negative sentiment in feedback

  • Lead qualification - Score and prioritize potential customers

  • Content moderation - Filter inappropriate or sensitive content

  • Support prioritization - Route tickets based on urgency and type

  • Data organization - Automatically tag and sort incoming information

Preset Categories Available

Category Type
Use Cases
Output Format

Sentiment Analysis

Customer feedback, reviews, social media

Positive/Neutral/Negative + confidence score

Lead Qualification

Sales inquiries, prospect data

Hot/Warm/Cold + priority score

Content Moderation

User-generated content, comments

Safe/Questionable/Inappropriate

Support Prioritization

Help tickets, customer issues

Critical/High/Medium/Low

Language Detection

Multi-language content

Language code + confidence

Topic Classification

Articles, documents

Primary topic + subtopics

Custom Category Configuration

Example: Customer Support Ticket Classification

{
  "custom_categories": {
    "billing": ["payment", "invoice", "charge", "refund"],
    "technical": ["error", "bug", "login", "performance"],
    "account": ["password", "profile", "settings", "access"],
    "feature": ["request", "suggestion", "improvement", "new"]
  },
  "output_format": "single_best_match",
  "confidence_threshold": 0.7
}

Categorize with AI Use Cases

Use Case
Automation Flow
Business Impact

Sentiment Analysis

Form Submission → Categorize → Route Response

60% faster customer response time

Lead Qualification

New Contact → Categorize → Assign Sales Rep

40% improvement in conversion rates

Support Routing

Ticket Created → Categorize → Assign Agent

50% reduction in ticket resolution time

Content Moderation

User Post → Categorize → Approve/Reject

Maintains community standards

Feedback Analysis

Survey Response → Categorize → Update Dashboard

Data-driven product improvements

Integration Examples

Customer Support Automation:

Trigger: Support Ticket Created
Action: Categorize with AI (Support Prioritization)
Branch: If "Critical" → Escalate + SMS Alert
        If "High" → Assign Senior Agent + Email
        If "Medium" → Add to Queue + Auto-Response
        If "Low" → Self-Service Resources

Lead Management System:

Trigger: Lead Form Submission
Action: Categorize with AI (Lead Qualification)
Action: Update Custom Field (Lead Score)
Branch: If Score > 8 → Immediate Sales Call
        If Score > 5 → Email Sequence
        If Score ≤ 5 → Nurture Campaign

Content Moderation Workflow:

Trigger: User Comment Posted
Action: Categorize with AI (Content Moderation)
Branch: If "Safe" → Publish Immediately
        If "Questionable" → Human Review Queue
        If "Inappropriate" → Block + Notify Moderator

Configuration Best Practices

  • Start with presets before creating custom categories

  • Set confidence thresholds to balance accuracy vs. coverage

  • Test with sample data to validate categorization accuracy

  • Monitor and refine categories based on real-world performance

  • Combine with human review for critical decisions

Output Data Structure

Standard Response Format:

{
  "category": "sentiment_positive",
  "confidence": 0.89,
  "subcategories": ["satisfied", "recommend"],
  "metadata": {
    "processing_time": 0.3,
    "model_version": "v2.1",
    "input_length": 247
  }
}

Batch Processing Response:

{
  "results": [
    {
      "item_id": "feedback_123",
      "category": "technical_issue",
      "confidence": 0.92
    },
    {
      "item_id": "feedback_124",
      "category": "feature_request",
      "confidence": 0.78
    }
  ],
  "summary": {
    "total_processed": 50,
    "average_confidence": 0.84,
    "categories_found": 8
  }
}

| Search Web | Searches the web for information | query, maxResults, safeSearch | Research topic for content creation |

Search Web Automation Settings

The Search Web action enables automations to gather real-time information from the internet. Perfect for research, content creation, market analysis, and keeping your workflows updated with the latest information.

When to Use Search Web

Perfect for:

  • Research automation - Gather up-to-date information for reports and presentations

  • Content creation - Find relevant data and trends for blog posts and articles

  • Market analysis - Monitor competitor activity and industry trends

  • Background checking - Verify information and gather additional context

  • Data enrichment - Enhance existing data with web-sourced information

Search Web Use Cases

Use Case
Automation Flow
Business Impact

Resume Verification

Task Added → Search Web → Compare Results

Improved hiring quality

Content Research

Schedule → Search Web → Generate Article

Faster content creation

Market Intelligence

Schedule → Search Web → Update Dashboard

Better strategic decisions

Competitor Analysis

Task Added → Search Web → Analyze Trends

Competitive advantage

Automated Newsletters

Schedule → Search Web → Curate Content

Engaging communications

Configuration Options

Setting
Description
Example

Query

Search terms to use for web search

"latest AI trends 2024"

Max Results

Number of results to return

5, 10, 20

Safe Search

Filter inappropriate content

Enabled for business use

Date Range

Limit to recent results

Past 24 hours, past week

Language

Search in specific language

English, Spanish, etc.

Integration Examples

Research Automation Workflow:

Trigger: Task Added (Research Topic)
Action: Search Web (Query from task name)
Action: Ask Agent With Structured Output (Summarize findings)
Action: Create Project (Research Report)
Result: Automated research compilation

Content Creation Pipeline:

Trigger: Schedule (Daily)
Action: Search Web (Industry news)
Action: Categorize with AI (Topic classification)
Action: Generate with AI (News summary)
Action: Publish to Blog
Result: Automated content publishing

Competitor Monitoring:

Trigger: Schedule (Weekly)
Action: Search Web (Competitor name + news)
Action: Analyze with AI (Impact assessment)
Action: Update Custom Fields (Competitor activity)
Action: Send Slack Alert (If significant changes)
Result: Proactive competitive intelligence

Output Data Structure

Search Results Format:

{
  "query": "AI trends 2024",
  "results": [
    {
      "title": "Top AI Trends for 2024",
      "url": "https://example.com/ai-trends",
      "snippet": "Key AI developments expected in 2024...",
      "source": "TechCrunch",
      "date": "2024-01-15"
    }
  ],
  "total_results": 1250000,
  "search_time": 0.45
}

Best Practices

  • Craft specific queries for better, more relevant results

  • Use date filters to focus on recent information

  • Combine with AI analysis to process and summarize findings

  • Set reasonable limits to avoid overwhelming downstream actions

  • Monitor search costs for high-volume automations

Rate Limiting & Performance

  • API quotas may apply depending on search provider

  • Response times vary based on query complexity

  • Caching can be implemented for repeated searches

  • Error handling important for network-dependent actions


| Filter Data | Performs actions only when data meets conditions | data, condition, operator | Process only high-priority tickets | | Loop | Iterates through data for batch processing | array, actions, maxIterations | Process multiple form submissions | | Branch | Creates different workflow paths based on conditions | condition, trueActions, falseActions | Route tickets based on urgency level |

Communication Actions

Slack

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

slack.sendMessage

Sends message to channel

channel, message, attachments

Notify team of new ticket

slack.sendDM

Sends direct message

userId, message

Alert assignee of urgent task

slack.createChannel

Creates new channel

name, description, isPrivate

Create project-specific channel

slack.inviteUser

Invites user to channel

channelId, userId

Add stakeholder to discussion

slack.updateStatus

Updates user status

userId, status, emoji

Set "In meeting" status

slack.scheduleMessage

Schedules message

channel, message, scheduleTime

Send reminder tomorrow

Email

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

email.send

Sends email

to, subject, body, attachments

Send confirmation to customer

email.sendTemplate

Sends templated email

to, templateId, variables

Send welcome email with variables

email.addToList

Adds contact to mailing list

email, listId, customFields

Subscribe to newsletter

email.removeFromList

Removes from mailing list

email, listId

Unsubscribe user

email.createCampaign

Creates email campaign

listId, subject, content

Launch product announcement

Discord

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

discord.sendMessage

Sends message to channel

channelId, message, embed

Post update to community

discord.createRole

Creates new role

guildId, name, permissions

Create "Beta Tester" role

discord.assignRole

Assigns role to user

guildId, userId, roleId

Grant access to private channel

discord.createInvite

Creates invite link

channelId, maxUses, expires

Generate one-time invite

Data & CRM Actions

HubSpot

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

hubspot.createContact

Creates new contact

email, firstName, lastName, properties

Add lead from form

hubspot.updateContact

Updates contact properties

contactId, properties

Update lead score

hubspot.createDeal

Creates new deal

contactId, dealName, amount, stage

Create sales opportunity

hubspot.updateDeal

Updates deal properties

dealId, properties

Move to next stage

hubspot.createTask

Creates task for contact

contactId, title, dueDate

Schedule follow-up call

hubspot.addNote

Adds note to contact

contactId, note

Log interaction details

Salesforce

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

salesforce.createLead

Creates new lead

email, firstName, lastName, company

Add qualified lead

salesforce.convertLead

Converts lead to opportunity

leadId, accountName

Convert to sales opportunity

salesforce.createCase

Creates support case

contactId, subject, description

Log support ticket

salesforce.updateCase

Updates case status

caseId, status, priority

Escalate to manager

salesforce.createActivity

Creates activity record

recordId, type, subject

Log call or meeting

Google Sheets

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

sheets.addRow

Adds new row to sheet

spreadsheetId, range, values

Log form submission

sheets.updateCell

Updates specific cell

spreadsheetId, cell, value

Update status column

sheets.findRow

Finds row by criteria

spreadsheetId, column, searchValue

Find customer record

sheets.deleteRow

Deletes row

spreadsheetId, rowIndex

Remove processed entry

sheets.createChart

Creates chart

spreadsheetId, range, chartType

Generate analytics chart

Airtable

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

airtable.createRecord

Creates new record

baseId, tableId, fields

Add customer to CRM

airtable.updateRecord

Updates record fields

baseId, tableId, recordId, fields

Update project status

airtable.linkRecords

Links records together

baseId, tableId, recordId, linkedRecordIds

Connect customer to orders

airtable.deleteRecord

Deletes record

baseId, tableId, recordId

Remove obsolete entry

Development Actions

GitHub

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

github.createIssue

Creates new issue

repo, title, body, labels

Report bug from feedback

github.updateIssue

Updates issue

repo, issueNumber, title, body, state

Close resolved issue

github.addComment

Adds comment to issue

repo, issueNumber, comment

Add investigation notes

github.createPR

Creates pull request

repo, title, body, head, base

Submit fix for review

github.mergePR

Merges pull request

repo, prNumber, mergeMethod

Auto-merge approved PR

github.createRelease

Creates release

repo, tag, name, body

Publish new version

Jira

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

jira.createIssue

Creates new issue

project, issueType, summary, description

Create bug ticket

jira.updateIssue

Updates issue fields

issueKey, fields

Update priority or assignee

jira.transitionIssue

Changes issue status

issueKey, transitionId

Move to "In Progress"

jira.addComment

Adds comment

issueKey, comment

Add troubleshooting notes

jira.assignIssue

Assigns issue to user

issueKey, assignee

Assign to developer

Web & Content Actions

WordPress

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

wordpress.createPost

Creates new post

title, content, status, categories

Publish blog article

wordpress.updatePost

Updates existing post

postId, title, content, status

Edit published content

wordpress.createPage

Creates new page

title, content, parent

Add landing page

wordpress.uploadMedia

Uploads media file

file, title, description

Add featured image

wordpress.moderateComment

Moderates comment

commentId, status

Approve or reject

Webflow

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

webflow.createItem

Creates CMS item

collectionId, fields

Add new blog post

webflow.updateItem

Updates CMS item

collectionId, itemId, fields

Edit product details

webflow.publishSite

Publishes site changes

siteId

Deploy updates live

webflow.createForm

Creates form

name, fields

Add contact form

Utility Actions

HTTP/Webhook

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

http.post

Sends POST request

url, headers, body

Call external API

http.get

Sends GET request

url, headers, params

Fetch data from service

http.put

Sends PUT request

url, headers, body

Update external record

http.delete

Sends DELETE request

url, headers

Remove external data

webhook.send

Sends webhook payload

url, payload, headers

Notify external system

Data Processing

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

data.transform

Transforms data format

input, mapping, outputFormat

Convert CSV to JSON

data.validate

Validates data schema

input, schema

Check required fields

data.merge

Merges data objects

objects, mergeStrategy

Combine multiple sources

data.filter

Filters data by criteria

input, conditions

Remove invalid entries

data.aggregate

Aggregates data

input, groupBy, functions

Calculate totals

File Operations

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

file.upload

Uploads file to storage

file, destination, metadata

Store form attachment

file.download

Downloads file

url, destination

Save external resource

file.convert

Converts file format

file, targetFormat

PDF to images

file.compress

Compresses file

file, compressionLevel

Reduce file size

Conditional Actions

Logic & Control Flow

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

condition.if

Conditional execution

condition, then, else

If priority is high, notify manager

condition.switch

Multi-way branching

value, cases, default

Route by category

loop.forEach

Iterate over array

array, actions

Process each item

loop.while

Loop while condition true

condition, actions

Retry until success

delay.wait

Wait for specified time

duration

Wait 5 minutes before retry

Error Handling

Action
Description
Parameters
Example

error.catch

Catches and handles errors

actions, errorHandler

Retry on failure

error.retry

Retries failed actions

actions, maxRetries, delay

Retry API call 3 times

error.notify

Sends error notification

message, recipients

Alert admin of failure

error.log

Logs error details

error, context

Record for debugging

Usage Examples

Basic Action Chain

{
  "actions": [
    {
      "type": "taskade.createTask",
      "projectId": "proj_123",
      "title": "{{form.subject}}",
      "content": "{{form.description}}"
    },
    {
      "type": "slack.sendMessage",
      "channel": "#support",
      "message": "New task created: {{previous.title}}"
    }
  ]
}

Conditional Logic

{
  "actions": [
    {
      "type": "condition.if",
      "condition": "{{form.priority}} === 'high'",
      "then": [
        {
          "type": "slack.sendMessage",
          "channel": "#urgent",
          "message": "High priority: {{form.subject}}"
        }
      ],
      "else": [
        {
          "type": "taskade.createTask",
          "projectId": "backlog",
          "title": "{{form.subject}}"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Error Handling

{
  "actions": [
    {
      "type": "error.retry",
      "maxRetries": 3,
      "delay": 1000,
      "actions": [
        {
          "type": "http.post",
          "url": "https://api.example.com/webhook",
          "body": "{{trigger.data}}"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

📁 Advanced File Handling

Recent updates have significantly enhanced automation file processing capabilities.

Multipart File Uploads

HTTP actions now support multipart file uploads, enabling seamless integration with modern APIs:

{
  "action": "Send HTTP Request",
  "method": "POST",
  "url": "https://api.example.com/upload",
  "headers": {
    "Authorization": "Bearer {{token}}"
  },
  "files": {
    "document": "{{file_from_trigger}}",
    "thumbnail": "{{generated_image}}"
  },
  "body": {
    "title": "{{document_title}}",
    "category": "{{document_type}}"
  }
}

Enhanced Webhook File Processing

Webhooks can now receive and process multipart/form-data, perfect for:

  • Document Processing Workflows: Automatically process uploaded files

  • Image Analysis Pipelines: Analyze images submitted through forms

  • File Validation Systems: Check file types and sizes before processing

Smart Form Field Mapping

When forms trigger automations that create tasks, the system intelligently maps form field labels to task custom fields:

  • Automatic Matching: "Priority Level" dropdown → Priority custom field

  • Type Recognition: Date fields map to date custom fields automatically

  • Dynamic Options: Dropdown values sync with custom field options

Professional Use Cases

Document Approval Workflow:

Form Upload → File Validation → Manager Notification → Approval Task Creation

Image Processing Pipeline:

Image Upload → AI Analysis → Metadata Extraction → Database Storage

Client Onboarding System:

Document Collection → Verification → CRM Update → Welcome Email

File Type Support

Automations now handle a wide range of file types:

  • Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, RTF

  • Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG

  • Spreadsheets: CSV, XLS, XLSX

  • Archives: ZIP, RAR, 7Z

  • Media: MP4, MP3, WAV, MOV


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