Jack S.: Possibly. Depends on the use case and requirements.

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philip_faderl: Great insights, Philip! 🚀 Our new Table View and smarter AI might be just what you're looking for. Tables can indeed be a game-changer, and we're exploring ways to further integrate AI in generating and utilizing them. Stay tuned for updates!

This will provide new opportunities for automation👍

Alex: Hi Alex! 🌟 We've introduced a new Table View in Taskade that might interest you, with AI agents that can interact with the data more meaningfully. We're always working to improve, so your feedback is invaluable! https://www.taskade.com/blog/ai-table-view-agents-task-automation/

lavo2043: Give the new Table View a try! https://www.taskade.com/blog/ai-table-view-agents-task-automation/

brucerfleck: Do you want this as an add-on for each node? Or are you saying for displaying formatting in AI generated responses?

brucerfleck: Do check out our latest update :) https://www.taskade.com/blog/ai-table-view-agents-task-automation/

Jack S.: Where would you like to see this? At the node/task-level? Or just supporting this sort of formatting in AI generations?

Narek ZograbianAt the node/task level I‘d say. But even better if there is the possibility to make extra table/database documents!

philip_faderl We're currently working on custom fields and customizing Action View. Would that implementation work for you?

Narek Zograbian I am not sure, I thought it might be great to have a database-like feature within taskade. A new sheet resembling google sheets you can refer to, for tasks and AI.

Like for example a list of contacts, and than you can connect a certain row to a task. Or you can ask taskade Ai in which row we can find a certain value, or create a task of it for certain values. Or you could ask AI to write something in a table, like content titles for Facebook, text summaries, or so.

But yeah at the same time we need to keep it as easy to navigate and understand as possible. I liked the idea to edit uploaded excel/csv files, maybe thats a compromise or a start?

philip_faderl We're currently scoping out Custom Fields for Action View. It should address many of the use cases you've listed here.

Narek Zograbian that sounds fantastic!

Jack S.: Please do check out the latest updates, always appreciate your insights and feedback! https://www.taskade.com/blog/ai-table-view-agents-task-automation/

xpareto: Good point! Keeping things simple is key. Our new updates offer the flexibility to manage projects efficiently, integrating seamlessly with existing tools. Your input helps us shape Taskade's future. Thanks!

Narek Zograbian: I think from my point of view I see tables as having simple charts that can be created from table data. Think Excel, but simplified.

Narek Zograbian: just a way to import excel sheets and be able to manage them will do. To be honest that’s the only thing missing.

Narek Zograbian I think I see the need for two kinds of tables:

1) Simple table: A table block that can be added to any page, just like other current blocks.

2) A proper table view to manage projects: Just like we have an "action view", I'd love a table view where I could add columns (attributes) to each task: date, checkbox, tags, etc. Something similar to what Airtable or Infinity do. Obviously, it doesn't need to be as complete, but definitely more flexible than the action view.

Narek Zograbian: The best is to make a table as on notion. Having a database allows a lot of things and it would be very appreciated. Being able to cross data between several pages (Besides, when is it possible to create a page in a project as notion ?) is super practical.

Narek Zograbian: I mostly miss the function to add a table as a block. Some information is best displayed in a table.

anvanlaer: Do you see it functioning like the Google Sheets embed functionality in Google Docs?

jonathan.g: I hear you! The main issue that we have with taking a similar approach as Notion is that it adds friction and complexity to our system. We don't have an issue with creating and supporting the features as much as we do with communicating them to users. We want to keep it simple and user-friendly while powerful—a challenging feat.

After all, we can build all the features in the world, but it won't be useful if users are confused or don't understand how to use it.

However, I'm curious and would love to hear more about your thoughts. What database features do you use the most from Notion? Are there any that you think are a must and you won't use the functionality without it?

luispw: Would an action view with customizable columns and custom fields be what you're looking for the second option?

I imagine Tables as a completely separate entity—like projects—that can be referenced, embedded, and linked. Is this inline with your view?

Narek Zograbian: Yes databases. Being able to share several pieces of information on different pages with just one table.

For example I have a main table with all my customer requests and I can display only theirs on their page.

The same goes for invoices. This allows you to have accounting on a page which is sent separately to each client.

But there are mains other features that are also really important and we will always use notion without them. (Even if you have a more powerful AI)

Today the taskade environment is really strict and does not allow us to create a personalized space to communicate with our customers or our partners. It is not possible to create templates. Only the possibility of creating lists, but it is not easy for communication.

Narek Zograbian: That's exactly what I'm expecting: action view with customizable columns and custom fields.

I'm not sure how "tables as a completely separate entity" would work. I want tables inside my projects, or to organize projects in a table.

Narek Zograbian: For me a simple table-layout is sufficiënt for now.

luispw: Thank you for clarifying! The first request would probably be the starting point.

Regarding the tables part of projects, it would simply be one project per table because there's only one action view per project. Would this be okay?

The second part could be completed in the future and even now possible using one project in Action view and having each line be a link to a project.

anvanlaer: Thank you for confirming!

jonathan.g: Thank you for the detailed feedback and the screenshots! We'll look into more about how we can support some of these use cases.

tnt-systems: So you'd want to actually edit a table or spreadsheet data within Taskade?

albertkinng: Would a workaround be having interactive Google Sheets embedded within Taskade be solution?

Narek Zograbian: yes

Narek Zograbian: If I could embed an Excel sheet and just work on that, I think that would be a better solution. I don't use Google Sheets, so that wouldn't be an option.

jonathan.g: Thanks for the detailed overview of your use case and the screenshots! It helps us understand what you're referring to and how we can improve Taskade to cater to that use case.

Our architecture is quite different from Notion and similar tools, so we do have to do a lot more review and structuring on our end to be able to support certain features and use cases. However, this feedback helps us understand the requirements!

albertkinng: Ok, thank you for confirming that!

tnt-systems: Noted. Thank you for clarifying!

Narek Zograbian: I understand but if you want to attract more people and make people leave notion it's the direction to follow. Because at this time, i don't use the AI that much. But i need a lot all the tools i mentionned. And without this people who use notion will not come. Have a good day.

Narek Zograbian i'm totally agree with tnt-systems embed it's not a solution. We need a complete tool.

luispw: This is what I need, columns- I can add and name in action view. Or a very simple block with a table. For me, it's a visual thing for dividing information, not data set management for calculations, but for prioritizing and categorizing.

Narek Zograbian: Yes, I'm fine with one customizable action view per project. That's exactly what I'm missing. Thanks!

luispw: Thank you for confirming!

heartbeathive: Thank you for mentioning your requested use case! Custom Columns/Fields for Action view are a work in progress.

I think a lot of the requests here overlap with customizing columns in Action View. So, you're not alone in this!

Narek Zograbian Hey guys, I've been keeping up with your discussion and I totally agree with you, jonathan.g . Even though Taskade's core is different from tools like Notion, the kind of mobility and creative flexibility that Notion offers is exactly what Taskade is missing. We've got huge potential with AI agents, but Taskade's current structure is way too stiff. Pretty soon, every tool out there is going to have its own AI agents working for them, and it won't be a big unique feature anymore. If Taskade wants to grab more users, adopting flexible databases is definitely the right move. I'm here to help out however I can!

rodrigo.ventura We're working on Custom Fields in Action View. That feature will create a table-like experience without complicating the experience or UI too much. We're testing it out right now.

albertkinng: Hey Albert! You're in luck—our latest updates make managing project information even smoother, potentially streamlining the way you'd handle Excel sheets within Taskade. Excited for you to explore!

rodrigo.ventura: Thanks Rodrigo, check out our latest updates, would love your feedback and thoughts.

> https://www.linkedin.com/posts/johnxie_new-table-view-smarter-ai-agents-task-activity-7180686247755964417-1d2l?

> https://twitter.com/Taskade/status/1774912739582087209 >