Start DeskTime task tracking from a request
Let a request from a system you trust begin tracking the specified 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
When work starts elsewhere, remembering to open DeskTime can add friction and lead to missed tracking.
- Start a project task timer from an HTTP request.
- Use an optional task when the request identifies one.
- Keep external work intake connected to time tracking.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect DeskTime once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name and prompt.
- 3Tell Notis to start the specified project and optional task from each valid request.
- 4Pick a webhook as the trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one request for an existing DeskTime project.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create a project if the request names a new one?
No. This action starts tracking a specified project and optional task. Create a project first if it does not exist.
What should the request include?
It should provide enough information to identify the existing project and, when needed, the task to track.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Recurring trigger
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