Adding Context
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Overview
When you build apps with Taskade Genesis, you can upload reference files to provide context and guidance. The additional context helps AI understand your requirements, match your brand, and follow specific design patterns — producing apps that feel like they were custom-built by your team.
Any files you upload are automatically added to the Media tab and become part of your Workspace DNA, enriching all future app builds and AI agent responses.
What You Can Use as Context
Genesis works with a wide range of file types to understand your requirements:
Brand & Design Files
Brand guidelines (PDF)
Color codes, typography, logo usage, design principles
Matches your exact brand identity
Logo files (PNG, JPG)
Primary logos, variations, icons, brand marks
Places logos and creates consistent visual identity
Color palettes
Hex codes, color combinations, visual hierarchy
Applies your exact color scheme throughout the app
Website screenshots
Current site design, layout patterns, UI elements
Replicates your existing design language
Mockups / wireframes
App layouts, user interface designs, navigation flows
Builds to your exact specifications
Data & Structure Files
Existing forms (PDF)
Contact forms, registration forms, surveys
Recreates your form structure digitally
Data examples
Table structures, field definitions, sample records
Creates matching database schemas
Workflow documents
Process flows, SOPs, business rules
Builds automation logic and business rules
Spreadsheets (XLSX, CSV)
Customer data, inventory lists, schedules
Pre-populates databases and creates appropriate views
Code snippets
Validation rules, integration examples
Implements specific logic requirements
Reference Materials
App screenshots
UI inspiration, feature examples, interaction patterns
Replicates design patterns you like
Competitor tools
Screenshots of competitor apps
Builds competitive alternatives
Process documentation
Standard procedures, user manuals, training materials
Creates apps that follow your processes
Requirements docs
Feature specs, acceptance criteria, use cases
Implements exact feature requirements
API/Tech docs
API specs, integration guides, config files
Connects to your existing systems
Supported Upload Formats
Documents
PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, PPTX, XLSX, CSV, EPUB
Images
PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG, WebP
Web sources
YouTube videos, blog URLs, tweets, Reddit posts, news articles
Cloud storage
Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive
Provide App Context
There are two ways to provide context depending on where you are in the building process.
Initial Prompt (New App)
When first creating an app, attach context alongside your prompt:
1
Open Taskade Genesis and type your initial app prompt
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Add files: Drag & drop into the prompt box, or click the Attachment button
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Choose source: Upload Files (device), Add from Workspace (existing files), or Add from Cloud (cloud storage)
4
Submit the prompt — Genesis creates the app using your text + uploaded context
Example prompt with context:
"Build a customer portal for my consulting firm. Use the brand guidelines I've uploaded for colors and fonts. The wireframe shows the layout I want. The spreadsheet has our current client list."
Follow-Up Prompts (Existing App)
After Genesis creates your app, upload additional context to refine it:
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Open your Genesis app in Preview mode
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Add files: Drag & drop into the chat box, or use the Attachment button
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Ask Genesis to update the app using the new context
Example follow-up prompts:
Brand PDF
"Update the contact form to match our brand guidelines. Use the colors and fonts specified in the uploaded PDF."
Competitor screenshot
"Make our dashboard layout more like this competitor screenshot, but keep our brand colors."
Data spreadsheet
"Import the customer data from this spreadsheet into the app's database."
Process document
"Update the booking workflow to match the steps in this SOP document."
Logo files
"Replace the placeholder logo with our uploaded logo files."
Context Best Practices
Upload brand files first
Sets the visual foundation for everything
Brand PDF + logos before any styling prompts
Include data samples
Helps Genesis create accurate database schemas
5-10 sample records with all field types
Show, don't just tell
Screenshots and mockups are more precise than words
Upload a wireframe instead of describing layout
Add incrementally
Too much context at once can dilute focus
Brand first, then data, then workflows
Use specific file names
Helps you reference files in prompts
"brand-guidelines-2025.pdf" not "document1.pdf"
Include edge cases
Prevents gaps in logic
"Here's an example of a canceled order..."
How Context Powers Workspace DNA
Every file you upload becomes part of your workspace's living memory:
Brand guidelines
All future apps use your brand automatically
Consistent brand across every app
Data samples
AI agents understand your data structures
Smarter agent responses and queries
Process documents
Automations follow your business rules
More accurate workflow generation
Competitor screenshots
Genesis understands your market position
Better feature recommendations
Customer data
Databases pre-populated and properly structured
Faster app deployment
Workspace DNA hint: Context uploads increase the richness of your workspace memory, which directly improves your Intelligence Score and makes every future app smarter.
What's Next
Generate custom images for your apps
Use your brand context to apply specific visual styles
Train AI agents on your uploaded files
How uploaded data becomes structured databases
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