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% sets inline as a default argument, but allows you
% to also use other arguments
\usepackage{regexpatch}
\makeatletter
\xpatchcmd{\@todo}{\setkeys{todonotes}{#1}}{\setkeys{todonotes}{inline,#1}}{}{}
\makeatother
\todo{inline}
\todo[color=green!30]{inline and also green}