NextUp Documentation

Intelligent task aggregation and prioritization across all your productivity tools

What is NextUp?

NextUp is your intelligent task command center that aggregates tasks, calendar events, and actionable emails from all your connected tools into a single, prioritized action list. Using AI, NextUp analyzes your day and provides smart insights to help you stay focused on what matters most.

Key Features

📧 Smart Email Processing

AI analyzes your inbox to identify emails that require action, automatically extracting tasks and consolidating related messages.

📅 Calendar Integration

View today's meetings alongside your tasks with accurate time tracking and availability calculations.

🎯 Quick Tasks

Create quick tasks on the fly with the "What, Who, When" format for rapid task capture.

🤖 AI Insights

Get witty, context-aware suggestions about your day, including overdue task alerts and schedule optimization tips.

🔗 Multi-Platform

Connect Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Asana, Salesforce, and more.

âš¡ Smart Prioritization

Tasks are automatically sorted by urgency, due dates, and importance.

Getting Started

1

Connect Your Apps

Go to Dashboard → Integrations and connect your productivity tools (Microsoft 365, Google, Asana, etc.)

2

Configure Settings

In NextUp → Settings, enable the specific services you want to aggregate (Outlook, Calendar, Planner, etc.)

3

View Your Action List

NextUp will automatically load your tasks, meetings, and actionable emails into a unified list.

4

Take Action

Click on any item to view details, complete tasks, or open the source system.

Settings & Configuration

Microsoft 365 Services

After connecting your Microsoft account, you can enable/disable individual services:

  • Outlook Email: Enable AI-powered email task extraction
  • Calendar: Show today's meetings and calculate available time
  • To Do: Import tasks from Microsoft To Do
  • Planner: Sync tasks from Microsoft Planner boards
  • Teams: Pull action items from Teams messages

Dark Mode

Toggle dark mode for a more comfortable viewing experience in low-light environments.

Refresh Data

Use the "Refresh Data" button in the sidebar to manually sync your latest tasks and events.

Creating Quick Tasks

The Quick Task feature lets you rapidly capture tasks using a simple three-field format:

  • What: The task description (required)
  • Who: Who the task is for (optional, defaults to "Someone")
  • When: Due date (optional)

Quick tasks appear in your action list with a checkbox. Click the checkbox to mark them complete.

AI Features

Daily Insights

At the top of your dashboard, you'll see AI-generated insights about your day. The AI analyzes:

  • Your meeting schedule and available time
  • Overdue tasks and upcoming deadlines
  • Schedule conflicts and tight timelines
  • Unread email counts and actionable items

Smart Email Processing

When Outlook is enabled, NextUp's AI reviews your recent emails and:

  • Identifies emails that require action or response
  • Consolidates related emails into single action items
  • Suggests due dates based on email urgency
  • Filters out newsletters, notifications, and FYI messages

Tips & Best Practices

Start Your Day with NextUp

Review your action list each morning to understand your workload and plan your day.

Complete Tasks in NextUp

Checking off quick tasks marks them complete. For integration tasks, click to open in the source system.

Pay Attention to AI Insights

The AI insight at the top of your dashboard often highlights important overdue tasks or schedule conflicts.

Use Quick Tasks for Brain Dumps

Capture fleeting thoughts as quick tasks so you don't forget them later.

Enable Only What You Need

If you find your action list too crowded, disable services you don't actively use in Settings.

Troubleshooting

Tasks Not Showing Up

  • Check that the integration is connected in Dashboard → Integrations
  • Ensure the specific service is enabled in NextUp → Settings
  • Try clicking "Refresh Data" in the sidebar
  • Verify your integration hasn't expired (check Dashboard → Integrations status)

Calendar Events Missing

  • Make sure Calendar is enabled in NextUp Settings
  • Check that events are scheduled for today (NextUp only shows today's events)
  • Verify calendar permissions in your Microsoft/Google account settings

AI Insights Not Relevant

The AI learns from your actual schedule and tasks. Make sure your integrations are connected and populated with data for more accurate insights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NextUp work offline?

No, NextUp requires an internet connection to sync with your integrated services.

Can I create tasks in other systems from NextUp?

Currently, NextUp is read-only for integrated services. You can create Quick Tasks within NextUp, but tasks from other systems must be created in those systems.

How often does NextUp sync?

NextUp syncs automatically when you load the page and when you click "Refresh Data". Email processing happens in real-time when enabled.

Is my email data private?

Yes. Email content is processed server-side with AI but is never stored. Only extracted task information is saved.