Abstract: A method or system for executing one or more digital assistant tasks using robotic processing automation (RPA) includes populating, by a next generation digital assistant application, a drop down menu comprising of a series of options when a user performs an action in a software application. The method or system also includes populating, by the next generation digital assistant application, a side panel comprising a task to be performed by the next generation digital assistant application and a series of options for the user to select from. The method or system further includes updating, by the next generation digital assistant application, the side panel with additional options in response to a selected option from the series of options. The additional options are recommended actions for the user to select from in addition to the task performed by the next generation digital assistant application.