Start DeskTime tracking from an Ably request
Send a tracking request through Ably and let Notis start the matching DeskTime project task.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Start Project Task
Tool to start tracking time for a specified project and optional task. use when you need to begin timing work on a project and optionally tag a task.
Why this helps
Switching from an agent conversation to DeskTime to start a timer can interrupt the work you meant to begin.
- Start a timer without leaving an agent workflow.
- Use the project and task details provided in the request.
- Reduce missed time at the start of focused work.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Ably and DeskTime once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis what to automate from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, say to start the specified DeskTime project task when the request asks to begin tracking.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real request that includes a DeskTime project and, if needed, task.
Questions about this workflow
What should the Ably request include?
Include an unambiguous request to start tracking and enough information to identify the DeskTime project and optional task.
Can Notis choose a project when the request does not name one?
The action requires a specified project. Ask Notis to report incomplete requests instead of guessing.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Ably to Desktime. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Ably 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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