Overview
Every experienced Podio user eventually asks the same question:
“Why can’t I add a Tag field to my application template?”
Podio technically has a native Tag field type, but it cannot be added, removed, or duplicated within the app builder interface. Until now.
The AVA Tag Field Creator unlocks this hidden capability. When you assign AVA a task to “Add a Tag Field,” she programmatically inserts a fully functional Tag field into your Podio application—one that behaves just like Podio’s system tag field but can be labeled, moved, and integrated however you like.
And the name “Possimpible”?
Because with AVA, the impossible becomes simply possible.
When to Use It
Use the Add Tag Field command whenever you need:
A freeform text-based filterable field for flexible categorization.
A dynamic alternative to Category fields that doesn’t require predefined options.
A searchable tag layer for large datasets.
A field that supports bulk updates, Excel imports, or API writes with ease.
Once created, the Tag Field can be renamed, repositioned, or referenced in calculation fields—just like any other standard Podio field.
How to Trigger It
Create a Podio Task
Go to any item within the application where you want to add the field.
Create a new task and assign it to AVA.
Set the task title to:
Add a Tag Field Labeled "Possimpible"
(You can replace “Possimpible” with any label you prefer.)
Optional Description
Add a note if you want multiple Tag fields or need a specific naming convention, for example:“Add a Tag Field labeled ‘Status Keywords’”
“Add two tag fields: ‘Department Tags’ and ‘Priority Tags’.”
Wait for Completion
AVA will detect the request, confirm app context, and add the Tag field directly to your application.
A confirmation comment will appear once the field has been successfully created.
What Makes It Special
Unlike any other field type in Podio, AVA’s Tag Field:
Can be added programmatically to any application.
Can be renamed freely (including spaces, emojis, or symbols).
Can be populated via API or Excel import like any text field.
Supports native filtering in Podio’s interface for quick segmentation.
Can coexist with multiple Tag fields in the same app (no limit).
Can be referenced in calculation fields for dynamic workflows.
Can be deleted and re-added at any time without risk to your data integrity.
This functionality is exclusive to AVA and does not exist anywhere in Podio’s standard toolkit.
Practical Use Cases
Scenario | How the Tag Field Helps |
Replacing Category Fields | Eliminate rigid dropdowns with open-text tagging. |
Data Segmentation | Filter items by custom tags like “urgent,” “approved,” or “client-review.” |
AI-Driven Workflows | Use tags as dynamic anchors for AVA and other AI automations. |
Mass Imports | Excel and API imports can write directly to tag fields. |
Metadata Enhancement | Create specialized tag layers for departments, projects, or workflows. |
Once added, you will quickly recognize just how flexible and powerful this hidden field type can be within your workflows.
Recognized Task Titles
AVA will detect any of the following task titles:
Add a Tag Field [Name]
Create Tag Field [Name]
Add a Tag Field Labeled [Name]
Create Custom Tag Field [Name]
Result and Confirmation
After successful execution, AVA will:
Add the new Tag Field to your application.
Name it according to your specified label (e.g., “Possimpible”).
Leave a confirmation comment in the task feed stating the operation was completed successfully.
You can then open the app template to view or adjust the field as desired.
Why It Matters
The AVA Tag Field capability removes one of Podio’s longest-standing limitations.
For years, the native Tag field has existed but remained untouchable—restricted to system-level use. AVA changes that.
By bridging system-level functionality with user-level accessibility, she makes your workspace not only more powerful but also more intuitive.
As we like to say:
With AVA, the impossible becomes simply possible—Possimpible.