Stop a scheduled project session at day close
Close recurring work blocks automatically so timers do not run overnight.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Stop Project Task
Tool to stop tracking time for a specified project and optional task. use when you have finished work and need to record end time.
Why this helps
Forgetting to stop a timer can distort daily totals and create cleanup work.
- Prevents runaway timers
- Creates consistent day boundaries
- Reduces end of day admin
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Notis and DeskTime once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation named Scheduled day close stop.
- 3Tell Notis to stop tracking the specified project and optional task at the cutoff.
- 4Pick a recurring cron trigger.
- 5Choose where reports go and test with one real scheduled run.
Questions about this workflow
Does it stop only one project?
The instruction should identify the project and optional task to stop.
Can I use a different cutoff by weekday?
Use a schedule and instruction that match the timing rules you need.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link 0CodeKit to Desktime. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
0CodeKit triggers
Desktime actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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