Google Tasks
Learn how to integrate AI agents with Google Tasks using xpander.ai. Create intelligent task workflows that automatically add, update, or complete tasks based on triggers from your apps, conversations, or calendar events.
About Google Tasks
Google Tasks is a free, minimalist task management tool developed by Google, designed to help users create and manage to-do lists across devices.
Key features include:
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Task Creation & Organization: Quickly add tasks with titles, optional descriptions, due dates, and subtasks. Tasks can be organized into multiple lists to manage different projects or categories.
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Due Dates & Reminders: Assign due dates and times to tasks, which then appear in your Google Calendar. You can also set tasks to repeat on a regular schedule.
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Integration with Gmail & Calendar: Convert emails into tasks directly from Gmail, and view tasks alongside events in Google Calendar.
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Cross-Device Sync: Access and manage your tasks on the web or through the mobile app on Android and iOS devices, with all data syncing across platforms.
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Simple Interface: Google Tasks offers a clean and user-friendly interface, making it easy to create, organize, and manage tasks.
Authentication Options
Below are possible authentication options you can choose:
The simplest way to connect Google Tasks is by using xpander.ai’s built-in authentication:
- Go to the Apps section in the sidebar of your xpander.ai dashboard.
- Select Google Tasks from the available integrations.
- Click Sign in with Google Tasks.
- Grant xpander.ai permission to access your account.
- Your Google Tasks integration is now ready to use.
This method is recommended for most users. xpander.ai securely manages your OAuth tokens without exposing any credentials.
The simplest way to connect Google Tasks is by using xpander.ai’s built-in authentication:
- Go to the Apps section in the sidebar of your xpander.ai dashboard.
- Select Google Tasks from the available integrations.
- Click Sign in with Google Tasks.
- Grant xpander.ai permission to access your account.
- Your Google Tasks integration is now ready to use.
This method is recommended for most users. xpander.ai securely manages your OAuth tokens without exposing any credentials.
Generate a Google Tasks API Key
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Log in to your Google Cloud Console.
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Create a new project or select an existing one.
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Go to the Google Cloud API Library.
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Search for and select Google Tasks API, then click Enable.
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In the sidebar, go to Credentials.
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Click Create credentials, and select API key.
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Restrict the API key to Google Tasks API only (optional but recommended).
Integrate Google Tasks into xpander.ai
- Go to the Apps section in the sidebar of your xpander.ai dashboard.
- Select Google Tasks from the available integrations.
- Click Other auth options.
- Enter an Interface name, e.g., “xpander-google-tasks”.
- Select API Key as the authentication mode.
- Select Integration User as the authentication scope.
- Paste the Google Tasks API key into the provided field.
- Choose Basic as the Auth Type.
- Save the configuration.
API keys provide limited functionality and are best for read-only operations on public files. For full access, use OAuth methods.
Integration of Google Tasks into AI Agent
Once you’ve configured your Google Tasks account with the authentication option(s) described above, you can integrate it into your AI agent with xpander.ai:
- Go to the + sign located in the top right of the graph visualization of your xpander.ai agent.
- Select Apps.
- Choose Google Tasks with the same Interface name you configured in the previous section (e.g., xpander-google-tasks).
- Select the available Google Tasks operations that suit your use case.
Expose Google Tasks as MCP Server
Alternatively, you can also expose your Google Tasks account as an MCP server. To do so:
- Go to the Apps section in the sidebar of your xpander.ai dashboard.
- Select Google Tasks with the same Interface name you configured in the previous section (e.g., xpander-google-tasks).
- Click MCP Configuration.
- Enter the MCP configuration into the appropriate settings of the client app you want to use (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, etc.).
AI Agent Google Tasks Prompt Library
Below are possible prompts or use cases you can try after integrating Google Tasks into your xpander AI agent: