# Quick Start Guide

## What is Taskade?

Taskade is an AI-native platform where you can build apps, deploy AI agents, and automate workflows — all from one workspace. No coding required.

**How it's organized:**

| Level              | What it is                                                                         | Example                               |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Workspace**      | Your top-level container. Separate billing and members.                            | "My Company"                          |
| **Apps** (Folders) | Collections of projects inside a workspace. Each can become a published app.       | "Customer Portal", "Internal CRM"     |
| **Projects**       | Your data — tasks, notes, documents, databases.                                    | "Feedback Responses", "Lead Pipeline" |
| **Tasks**          | Individual items inside a project. Can have subtasks, due dates, assignees, notes. | "Follow up with client"               |

Three things power everything:

* **Memory** = your projects and data
* **Intelligence** = AI agents that reason over your data
* **Execution** = automations that run workflows 24/7

Learn more: [Workspace DNA](https://www.taskade.com/learn/genesis/workspace-dna)

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## Create Your Account (1 minute)

1. [**Sign up for free →**](https://taskade.com/signup)
2. **Name your workspace** — this becomes the home for all your apps
3. **Verify your email** — check your inbox and click the confirmation link

## Build Your First App with Genesis (5 minutes)

**This is where the magic happens.** Instead of managing tasks manually, let's build an app that solves a real business problem. You can [start building your first app with Taskade Genesis](https://www.taskade.com/create) directly from your workspace.

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**Choose Your App Idea**

Pick something you actually need:

| App Idea                  | What It Does                                  |
| ------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| **Customer Feedback App** | Collect reviews with automatic manager alerts |
| **Booking System**        | Let customers schedule appointments online    |
| **Inventory Tracker**     | Monitor stock levels with reorder alerts      |
| **Lead Manager**          | Capture and qualify sales leads automatically |
| {% endstep %}             |                                               |

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**Open the Generator Interface**

Your workspace **IS** the Genesis interface — no separate tab needed. Look for the **prominent input field at the top** of your workspace. You'll see your existing projects/folders as **app tiles** below the input field.
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**Describe Your App**

Use this template — be specific:

```
I run a [BUSINESS TYPE] and need [USERS] to [ACTION].
They should be able to [SPECIFIC FEATURES].
When [TRIGGER EVENT], automatically [AUTOMATED ACTION].
```

{% hint style="success" %}
**Example prompt:** "I run a restaurant and need customers to submit feedback about their dining experience. They should be able to rate food quality, service speed, and overall satisfaction on a 1-5 scale, plus leave optional comments and upload photos. When someone gives us 3 stars or lower, automatically send a Slack message to our manager channel so we can follow up personally."
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**Watch Genesis Build Your App**

1. **Type or paste your prompt** in the input field at the top of your workspace
2. **Press Enter or click Generate** — Genesis analyzes your request
3. **Your new app appears as a tile** below the generator in 30-60 seconds
4. Genesis creates: database structure, user interface, automations, and AI functionality
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**Test Your Live App**

1. **Click on your new app tile** to enter the app workspace
2. **Click the "Preview" tab** in the top-right panel to see your live application
3. **Test as a real user** — submit data, navigate the interface, check mobile view
4. **Verify automations work** — check your connected services (Slack, email, etc.)
5. **Use the persistent AI Agent** in the left panel to make adjustments
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**Congratulations!** You just created a complete business application in minutes.
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## What to Do Next

* Understand the model: [Workspace DNA](/platform/workspace-dna.md)
* Copy templates: [Living System Examples & Templates](/taskade-genesis/genesis/examples-and-templates.md)
* Build better prompts: [Living System Best Practices](/community-and-sharing/community-and-sharing/best-practices.md)
* Add agents: [AI Agents Getting Started](/ai-features/ai-features/ai-agents-getting-started.md)
* Add automations: [Automation Getting Started](/automations/automation.md)
* Publish professionally: [Custom Domains & Branding](/taskade-genesis/space-apps-guide/custom-domains.md)

## ✅ Quick Start Checklist

Use this checklist to make sure you've mastered the Genesis interface:

* [ ] 🏠 **Created your workspace** and verified email
* [ ] 🧬 **Used the generator input field** at the top to describe your first app
* [ ] 📱 **Found your new app tile** below the generator after creation
* [ ] 🔄 **Clicked the Preview tab** to test your live application
* [ ] 🤖 **Interacted with the persistent AI Agent** in the left panel
* [ ] 👥 **Shared your app URL** with team members or external users
* [ ] ⚡ **Asked the AI Agent** to add automations or connect services
* [ ] 🎛️ **Navigated the interface** - left panel (AI), right panel (apps), breadcrumbs
* [ ] 📚 **Understood the concept** - Teams/Folders/Projects are now "Apps"
* [ ] 🎉 **Celebrated your first complete business application!**

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## Just want to manage projects? (No app building needed)

You don't have to build apps with Genesis. Taskade also works as a powerful project management tool:

1. **Create a project**: Click (+) in your workspace > New Project, or just start typing.
2. **Add tasks**: Each line becomes a task. Use TAB to indent subtasks.
3. **Switch views**: Try List, Board, Calendar, Table, Mind Map, Gantt, Org Chart, or Timeline.
4. **Assign and schedule**: Use the Add-Ons (+) button to set due dates, assign tasks, add comments, and upload files.
5. **Collaborate**: Share your workspace — invite teammates by email with role-based permissions.
6. **Use AI**: Type `/` in any project to access AI commands, or create a custom [AI Agent](/ai-features/ai-features/ai-agents-getting-started.md).

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**Import existing data?** Bring your projects from Notion, Trello, Asana, and 20+ other tools. See [Import & Export](/help-and-support/help-center/import-and-export.md).
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## Need Help?

* [Help Center](/help-and-support/help-center.md) — find answers by topic
* [Troubleshooting](/community-and-sharing/community-and-sharing/troubleshooting.md) — fix common issues
* [Contact Support](https://www.taskade.com/contact) — reach the team directly
* [Community](https://www.taskade.com/community) — browse apps, templates, and workflows


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