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Todoist AI

Complete Setup Guide & Tutorial

AI-powered task management with intelligent prioritization and natural language processing.

1 min read
Setup: 10 minutes
3 Steps

Quick Info

Pricing

Beginner (Free): 5 projects, basic reminders. Pro: $4/month annual ($5/month monthly) - 300 projects, AI planning, calendar layouts. Business: $6/month annual ($8/month monthly) - team features. AI add-on: +$7/month.

Requirements
  • Email address
  • Web browser or mobile app
  • Optional: Calendar for integration

Overview

Todoist is a task management app enhanced with AI features (2025 update). The built-in AI assistant helps prioritize tasks, suggest schedules, identify blockers, and learns from your patterns. Offers natural language task entry, AI-powered planning for $7/user monthly add-on, and upcoming features like Ramble (voice-to-task) and Todoist Assist (busywork automation).

Official Documentation

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1

Create Account

Sign up at todoist.com

  • Visit todoist.com
  • Create free account
  • Download apps (optional)
  • Complete quick start
2

Add Tasks

Create your first tasks

  • Add tasks with natural language
  • Example: "Write blog post tomorrow at 2pm"
  • Organize into projects
  • Set priorities
3

Enable AI Features

Activate AI assistant

  • Upgrade to Pro plan
  • Add AI features for $7/month
  • Use AI to prioritize tasks
  • Get schedule suggestions

Core Features & Capabilities

AI Task Prioritization

AI suggests what to work on next

How to use: AI analyzes tasks, patterns, deadlines to prioritize
Use cases:
Daily planningFocus managementDeadline trackingProductivity optimization

Natural Language Entry

Add tasks in plain language

How to use: Type "Buy milk tomorrow at 5pm" - AI parses automatically
Use cases:
Quick task captureIntuitive entryTime savingsNatural workflow

AI Schedule Suggestions

AI recommends when to do tasks

How to use: AI learns patterns, suggests optimal task timing
Use cases:
Time blockingSchedule optimizationEnergy managementProductivity habits

Best Use Cases

Personal task management
Team project tracking
Daily planning
Habit building
Deadline management
Productivity optimization

Pro Tips & Best Practices

  • Pro plan for AI features
  • Use natural language for speed
  • Let AI learn your patterns
  • Upcoming: Ramble for voice entry
  • Calendar view on Pro plan

Integrations & Compatibility

Todoist AI works seamlessly with these tools and platforms:

Google CalendarOutlookSlackZapierGmailAmazon Alexa90+ integrations

Limitations & Considerations

  • AI features cost $7/month extra
  • Free plan very basic
  • Upcoming AI features not yet available
  • Learning curve for advanced features
  • AI quality depends on data

Ready to Get Started with Todoist AI?

Put this guide into action and start creating amazing content with Todoist AI.