Start DeskTime tracking from a research finding
When a finding turns into immediate work, have Notis start the timer while the context is still fresh.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Start Project Task
Start tracking time on a project or task, stopping any previous tracking.
Why this helps
Switching from research to time tracking can add friction just when a task is ready to start.
- Start tracking promptly when research points to a clear next task.
- Keep the finding and the work it prompted connected in the run report.
- Avoid relying on a later reminder to start the timer.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect AgentQL and DeskTime once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and provide a name and prompt.
- 3In one instruction, tell Notis to start the specified DeskTime project task only when the webhook result clearly says the work is ready to begin.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real example that includes a known project and task.
Questions about this workflow
Will every research result start a timer?
Set the instruction to start tracking only when the request or result clearly indicates work should begin. The webhook starts the automation; your prompt describes the outcome.
What if the result does not identify a DeskTime project or task?
Notis can report that the required project or task detail is missing instead of guessing.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Agentql to Desktime. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Agentql triggers
Desktime actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Project with Optional Task
Create a project, optionally with an initial task.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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View the company's account settings, work schedule, and timezone.
Get All Company Employees
View the company's employee roster, roles, and statuses.
Get Employee
Retrieves one employee’s information and tracking data for a date, or the current user’s data.
Get Employee Projects
View an employee's project assignments and time tracking for a date.
Get Employee Apps
Retrieves an employee’s tracked app usage for a date, or the current user’s data.
Get Employee Projects and Apps
View an employee's daily work, attendance, and productivity summary.
Get Projects List
View all active company projects and their tasks.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Agentql and Desktime, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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