Complete Features Guide

Master Every Feature

Comprehensive guide to unlock the full potential of FuseBoard. Learn how to use every feature to maximize your productivity.

Task Management

Smart Bookmarks

Smart Search

Quick Shortcuts

Music Integration

AI Assistant

Productivity Tools

Customization

Scratch Pad

Settings

Task Management

Organize your work with an intuitive Kanban board

Creating Tasks

1

Click "New Task" button in the Task Board section

2

Fill in task details:

  • • Title: Brief description
  • • Description: Optional details
  • • Priority: Low, Medium, or High
  • • Due Date: Enhanced date picker with dark mode support
  • • Tags: Categorize tasks

Managing Tasks

Edit: Click the edit icon on any task card
Delete: Click the trash icon to remove
Move: Drag between columns
Priority: Visual indicators show importance

Task Board Columns

To Do

New tasks and backlog items

In Progress

Currently working on

Done

Completed tasks

Pro Tip

Use drag & drop for smooth transitions between states. Task counters show progress at a glance.

Smart Bookmarks

Intelligent organization with 12+ auto-categories

AI & ML Tools

ChatGPT, Midjourney, Hugging Face

Development

GitHub, Stack Overflow, VS Code

Cloud Services

AWS, Azure, Firebase

Learning

Coursera, Udemy, Khan Academy

Tech News

TechCrunch, Hacker News

Design Tools

Figma, Dribbble, Behance

Productivity

Notion, Trello, Slack

Social Media

Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn

Utilities

Gmail, Google Drive, Dropbox

Auto-Organization

Automatically imports Chrome bookmarks
Smart categorization by URL and title
Fuzzy search to find bookmarks instantly
Drag & drop between categories

Custom Collections

1

Go to Collections tab and click "+"

2

Add bookmarks by:

  • • Searching existing Chrome bookmarks
  • • Adding custom URLs
  • • Dragging from other collections
3

Organize by project, client, or theme

Recent Improvements

  • • Visual Enhancement: Each bookmark displays its favicon for easy identification
  • • Improved Controls: Edit and delete buttons are properly visible on hover
  • • Better Organization: Enhanced drag & drop with visual feedback

Quick Shortcuts

Enhanced shortcuts with multiple icon types and smart detection

Auto-Favicon

Automatically detects website favicons

Custom Icons

Upload your own icon images

Predefined Icons

Choose from 80+ categorized icons

Creating Shortcuts

1

Click the "+" button in shortcuts section

2

Enter name and URL

3

Choose icon type:

  • • Auto-Favicon: Leave toggles off for automatic detection
  • • Custom Icon: Toggle "Use Custom Icon" and provide image URL
  • • Predefined Icon: Toggle and select from categories

Icon Categories

Development: GitHub, Code, Terminal, Database
Design: Figma, Palette, Paintbrush, Camera
Media: YouTube, Music, Headphones, Gaming
Business: Briefcase, Dollar, Analytics
Communication: Mail, Messages, Phone, Users
Productivity: Calendar, Clock, Book, Document
Tools: Settings, Wrench, Search
Security: Lock, Shield

Advanced Features

Background Colors: 12 color options for predefined icons
Smart Sizing: All icon types maintain consistent sizing
Fallback System: Automatic fallback between icon types
Visual Preview: See how shortcuts look before saving

Music Integration

Spotify & Apple Music right in your new tab

Spotify Setup

1

Go to Settings → Music Service

2

Select "Spotify"

3

Add playlists using Spotify URLs:

  • • Copy playlist link from Spotify
  • • Paste in "Add Playlist" modal
  • • Auto-converts to embed format

Apple Music Setup

1

Go to Settings → Music Service

2

Select "Apple Music"

3

Add playlists using Apple Music URLs

Music Controls & Features

Embedded Player: Full interface
Playlist Switching: Quick access
Focus Mode: Curated playlists
Default Playlists: Productivity focused
Custom Playlists: Add your own
Toggle Defaults: Hide/show in settings

AI Assistant

OpenAI, Claude, and Ollama integration

OpenAI GPT

Industry-leading conversational AI

Claude

Anthropic's helpful AI

Ollama

Local AI models for privacy

Setup & Configuration

1

Go to Settings → AI Assistant

2

Choose your preferred model

3

Add your API key:

  • • OpenAI: From OpenAI dashboard
  • • Claude: From Anthropic console
  • • Ollama: Use model name (e.g., "llama2")

Ollama Local Setup

For local Ollama models, follow this guide to setup OLLAMA_ORIGINS and avoid CORS errors:

Ollama CORS Setup Guide

This guide will help you properly configure Ollama to work with FuseBoard.

Using the Assistant

Click chat bubble in bottom-right
Type your question or request
Get instant responses
Chat history saved automatically

Best Use Cases

  • • Task breakdown and prioritization
  • • Code assistance and debugging
  • • Quick research and information lookup
  • • Content creation and editing help

Productivity Tools

Pomodoro timer, streak tracking, and quick shortcuts

Pomodoro Timer

Default: 25-minute focus sessions
Customize: Adjust time with +/- buttons
Controls: Play/pause and reset
Notifications: Audio alert when time expires

Pomodoro Technique

  • • Work for 25 minutes
  • • Take a 5-minute break
  • • Repeat 4 cycles
  • • Take a longer 15-30 minute break

Streak Calendar

Track Goals: Mark daily completions
Set Targets: Configure streak goal (default: 30)
Visual Progress: Calendar format display
Motivation: Celebrate target achievements

Using Streaks

  • • Click today's date to mark completion
  • • View monthly progress
  • • Start with realistic goals (7-14 days)
  • • Use for any habit: coding, exercise, reading

Quick Shortcuts

Adding Shortcuts

Click the "+" button

Name: Tool or website name

URL: Direct link

Icon: Choose preset or custom image

Color: Visual categorization

Recommended Shortcuts

Development: GitHub, VS Code Web, CodePen
Design: Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud
Productivity: Notion, Todoist, Google Workspace
Communication: Slack, Discord, Zoom

Customization

Themes, colors, backgrounds, and personalization

Theme Colors

Choose from 8 preset colors or set custom hex values:

Blue
Purple
Green
Red
Orange
Pink
Teal
Indigo

Professional: Blue, Indigo

Creative: Purple, Pink

Natural: Green, Teal

Energetic: Red, Orange

Background Images

Default: Curated high-quality backgrounds
Custom Upload: Use your own images
Opacity Control: Adjust background visibility
Toggle: Enable/disable entirely

Dark/Light Mode

  • • Auto-detection follows system preference
  • • Manual toggle available in settings
  • • All components adapt to theme

Scratch Pad

Quick notes, file management, and markdown support

Quick Notes

Click in scratch pad area and start typing
Auto-saves as you type
Supports basic markdown formatting

File Management

  • • Drag & Drop: Drop files directly
  • • Formats: Text, images, code files
  • • Quick Access: Files as clickable links
  • • Organization: Use folders and tags

Markdown Support

Headers: # ## ###
Lists: - or 1.
Links: [text](url)
Code: `inline` or \`\`\`blocks\`\`\`
Emphasis: *italic* **bold**
# My Notes
- Task 1
- Task 2
`code snippet`
**Important note**

Settings & Configuration

Customize your FuseBoard experience

Widget Management

Enable/disable widgets based on your needs:

Music Player (Spotify/Apple Music)
Developer Tools (Advanced resources)
Pomodoro Timer
Streak Calendar

Data Management

Export: Backup tasks and settings
Import: Restore from backup
Reset: Clear all data and start fresh
Sync: Auto-sync across Chrome instances

Privacy & Security

Local Storage: All data stored locally in Chrome
API Keys: Encrypted and stored securely
No Tracking: FuseBoard doesn't collect data
Offline: Core features work without internet

Pro Tips & Best Practices

Get the most out of FuseBoard with these expert recommendations

Productivity Workflows

Morning Setup:

Review tasks, start timer, play focus music

Task Batching:

Group similar tasks together

Time Blocking:

Use timer for dedicated work sessions

Regular Reviews:

Move completed tasks to "Done" column

Organization Strategies

Color Coding:

Use consistent colors for project types

Tag System:

Develop a consistent tagging strategy

Collection Themes:

Group bookmarks by project or client

Shortcut Categories:

Organize tools by workflow

Perfect For Every Professional

Developers

  • GitHub & Stack Overflow shortcuts
  • Developer tools widget
  • Code snippet storage
  • Project task management

Designers

  • Design tool shortcuts (Figma, Adobe)
  • Color palette management
  • Inspiration bookmark collections
  • Creative project tracking

Students

  • Study session timer
  • Learning resource organization
  • Assignment tracking with due dates
  • Study streak motivation

Professionals

  • Meeting preparation notes
  • Project milestone tracking
  • Resource organization by client
  • Productivity habit building

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