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How to use the video task manager plugin

Add YouTube videos with interactive task lists so users can complete actions while watching content.

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The video task manager plugin allows you to embed YouTube videos in your app and pair them with a checklist of tasks tied to video timestamps. Users can jump to specific points, mark tasks as complete, set reminders, and see a custom completion message with optional redirect actions.


Requirements

  • This is a Boost plugin, available on specific plans only.

  • A full YouTube video link (public or unlisted; short links are not supported)

  • A valid Google API Key with the YouTube Data API v3 enabled


How to use the video task manager plugin

  1. Log in, go to Builder in the left navigation

  2. Click the + button to open the Plugin Marketplace

    • Search for Video Task Manager, then click Add Plugin

    • Name your plugin (e.g., “Training Video”) and click Add

  3. In the Content tab:

    • Paste your full YouTube video URL (not the shortened version)

    • Click Validate and confirm you see URL validated and saved successfully

    • Turn on Maintain Progress if you want users to resume where they left off

    • Add a Task List Completion Message (e.g., “Fantastic job!”)

    • (Optional) Add an action button to the completion message that redirects to another plugin or section

    • Add tasks:

      • Enter a description and timestamp

      • Click Add to save to the list

      • Reorder tasks by dragging, edit with the pencil icon, or delete with the X icon

  4. Test in the app simulator:

    • The video title and description display automatically

    • Users can bookmark, add notes, and share the video link

    • Tasks appear as a checklist below the video

    • Each task includes:

      • A checkbox to mark completion

      • A notes icon for task-specific notes

      • A reminder option (10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 1 day)

      • A play button that jumps to the exact timestamp

    • Completing all tasks displays the custom message and any linked action button

  5. Click the Security tab:

    • Turn on Require Login to restrict feature access to logged-in users

    • (Optional) Add tag-based restrictions and choose whether to match any or all tags

  6. Click the Tagging tab:

    • Enter a tag name to automatically apply to users when they open this feature

    • Click Add Tag

  7. Click the Purchase tab:

    • Check Require Purchase to enable

    • Choose your product type (e.g., Single Purchase or Subscription)

    • Upload an image, fill out purchase text, and success/failure messages

  8. Click the Analytics tab to see feature performance:

    • View data such as number of views, users, and devices over time


Pro tips

  • Upload your videos to your own YouTube channel as Public or Unlisted to ensure they work in the plugin (avoid “Private”).

  • Use clear task descriptions so users understand exactly what to do.

  • Redirect users to related plugins (like a quiz or checklist) after task completion to create learning paths.

  • If you notice video metadata (like titles or descriptions) not loading correctly on devices, make sure your Google API Key with YouTube Data API v3 is configured.

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