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Verify DeskTime before running a workflow

Start every time tracking workflow with a quick DeskTime health check.

Trigger

Webhook received

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

Action

Ping DeskTime API

Tool to check the api's availability and confirm the service is operational. use when you need to verify that the desktime api is reachable and responsive.

Why this helps

A failed API call can leave work untracked and create uncertainty about whether a task started.

  • Catches availability issues early
  • Prevents silent tracking failures
  • Creates a clear run status

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Notis and DeskTime once in the portal.
  • 2Create a new automation and name it DeskTime readiness check.
  • 3Tell Notis to ping DeskTime and report whether the API responds.
  • 4Choose a webhook trigger.
  • 5Select where run reports should go, then test with one real webhook.

Questions about this workflow

What does this workflow check?

It checks whether the DeskTime API is reachable and responsive.

Does it start tracking time?

No. It only verifies service availability.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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.

TriggerScheduled

Create Project with Optional Task

Tool to create a new project with an optional initial task. use when you need to set up a new desktime project programmatically.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Get Account Details

Tool to retrieve detailed information about the authenticated user's company account. use after confirming the api key is valid to fetch company name, work settings, account timezone, and timestamp.

ActionInstant

Get All Company Employees

Tool to list all employees in the company, including their roles and statuses. use after confirming valid credentials to fetch the organization’s roster.

ActionInstant

Get Employee Data

Tool to fetch data for all employees within the company. use after verifying the api key is valid.

ActionInstant

Get Employee Projects

Tool to retrieve information about projects assigned to employees, including project names, durations, and statuses. use when you need to fetch per-employee project tracking data for a specific date.

ActionInstant

Get Employee Projects and Apps

Tool to retrieve an employee's tracked projects and application usage. use when you need combined project/app time data for a given employee and date (defaults to current user and today). example: "get projects and apps for employee 711867 on 2025-07-28."

ActionInstant

Get Projects List

Tool to retrieve all active projects for the company, including related tasks. use when you need projects overview after authentication.

ActionInstant

Ping DeskTime API

Tool to check the api's availability and confirm the service is operational. use when you need to verify that the desktime api is reachable and responsive.

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

0CodeKit and Desktime, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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