Markdown is a lightweight markup language that uses characters like *, #, and - to format text. Taskade supports Markdown across 7 different surfaces — from the project editor to AI agent chats, import/export, and browser widgets.
| Surface | What Markdown Does |
|---|
| Project editor | Format tasks, checklists, headings, and paragraphs inline |
| Import/Export | Convert .md docs to projects and projects to .md files |
| AI Project Studio | Add .md files as context for AI-generated projects |
| AI Agents | Fine-tune agents using Markdown knowledge; structure prompts in agent chat |
| Chat & Comments | Format team messages and task comments |
| Quick Add widget | Add formatted notes and tasks from the desktop/browser widget |
| Taskade Genesis Context | Upload .md files as app-building context |
| Feature | Syntax | Rendered Output |
|---|
| Bold | **bold text** | bold text |
| Italic | _italic text_ | italic text |
| Underline | __underlined__ | underlined |
| Strikethrough | ~~strikethrough~~ | strikethrough |
| Inline code | `code` | code |
| Block quote | > quoted text | > quoted text |
| Code block | ```code block``` | Formatted code block |
Type these at the beginning of a line followed by a space:
| Syntax | Result | Description |
|---|
# | H1 heading | Large section title |
## | H2 heading | Sub-section title |
- | Bullet list | Unordered list item |
1. 2. 3. | Numbered list | Ordered list items |
[] | Checklist | Checkbox task item |
| Feature | Syntax | Description |
|---|
| Workspace link | "workspace link" | Links to a workspace |
| Project link | "project link" | Links to a project |
| Web link | [text](url) | Standard hyperlink |
Type Markdown syntax directly while editing tasks:
| Action | How |
|---|
| Create heading | Type # or ## at the start of a line |
| Create bullet list | Type - at the start of a line |
| Create numbered list | Type 1. at the start of a line |
| Create checklist | Type [] at the start of a line |
| Bold text | Wrap text in **double asterisks** |
| Italic text | Wrap text in _underscores_ |
| Code block | Wrap text in ``` |
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Open the project chat box |
| 2 | Wrap your message in Markdown syntax |
| 3 | Taskade renders the formatted text |
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Select a task → Click + → Select Comments (or press C) |
| 2 | Type your comment with Markdown syntax |
| 3 | Click send — Markdown is rendered |
Use Markdown to structure prompts and get better AI responses:
| Technique | Example | Use Case |
|---|
| Emphasis | Fields marked with **bold** are mandatory. | Highlight important instructions |
| Code blocks | ```python\ndef calculate(): ... ``` | Ask AI to analyze or debug code |
| Lists | 1. Download installer\n2. Accept license\n3. Choose directory | Define step-by-step instructions |
| Block quotes | > "Success is not final..." | Emphasize key quotes or reminders |
Use .md files as context for AI-generated projects:
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Click + Create new → AI Project |
| 2 | Describe the project you want |
| 3 | Click the upload dropdown → Upload Files |
| 4 | Upload your .md files as context |
| 5 | Generate the project — AI uses your Markdown as input |
| Method | Steps |
|---|
| Browser extension | Right-click Taskade Extension → Add content with Markdown → Choose project |
| Quick Add widget | Open Quick Add → Write Markdown → Choose target project |
| Method | Steps |
|---|
| File upload | + Create new → Import → Drag .md files or click upload |
| Paste | + Create new → Import → Paste Text & Markdown → Paste content |
| Direct | Visit taskade.com/create to start instantly |
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Click the three dots (⋯) at the top-right of your project |
| 2 | Select Export → Choose Markdown |
| 3 | Download the .md file |
Create Markdown knowledge sources directly in your agent:
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Go to Agents tab → Click three dots → Edit agent |
| 2 | Open the Knowledge tab |
| 3 | Click Add Markdown/Text |
| 4 | Paste Markdown or plain text into the pop-up |
| 5 | Click Add to Knowledge |
| 6 | Click Update in the Knowledge tab to save |