Dynamically add dropdown options to custom fields
When external systems generate new values that should be options in your custom fields, have Notis add them automatically. Your dropdowns stay current without manual updates.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create Enum Option for Custom Field
Tool to create a new enum option for a custom field in asana. use this when you need to add a new selectable option to an existing custom field.
Why this helps
Custom field options often become outdated when external systems add new values. Team members either use workarounds or complain that the option they need isn't available.
- Custom field options stay synchronized with external data sources
- Team always has current options available without manual updates
- Reduce friction from outdated dropdowns
- Improve data consistency by preventing manual workarounds
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Asana to Notis in your portal
- 2Create an automation with this prompt: 'When a webhook fires with a new value, add it as an option to my [custom field name] dropdown if it's not already there'
- 3Set up your webhook trigger and get the URL from Notis
- 4Configure your external system to send new values to that webhook URL
- 5Test by sending a new value and confirming it appears in the Asana dropdown
Questions about this workflow
What if the option already exists?
Notis checks for duplicates and skips adding it again. Only truly new options are added.
Can I format or validate incoming options?
Yes, include that in your prompt: 'Capitalize all options' or 'Only add options matching [pattern].'
Should Notis remove old options?
You can ask for that: 'Remove options that haven't been used in 6 months' for automatic cleanup.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Airtable triggers
Asana actions
Base Metadata Changed
Triggers when an existing Airtable base changes its name or permission level.
Add Followers to Task
Tool to add followers to a task in asana. use this tool when you need to add one or more users as followers to a specific task. this will notify them of updates to the task.
Base Schema Changed
Triggers when tables, fields, or views change in an Airtable base.
Add Supporting Relationship to Goal
Tool to add a supporting goal relationship to a goal. use when you want to link a project, task, portfolio, or another goal as a supporting resource to a specific goal in asana.
User Profile Changed
Triggers when the connected Airtable user's profile information changes.
Add task to section
Adds an existing task to a section, optionally positioning it before or after another task in that section; if no position is specified, the task is added to the end.
View Created
Triggers when a new view is created in an Airtable base.
Create Allocation
Creates a new allocation. use when you need to schedule or assign a specific amount of a user's time per week to a task or project within a defined period.
View Deleted
Triggers when a previously known Airtable view is deleted.
Create a project
Creates a new asana project, requiring either a `workspace` or `team` gid for association, and returns the full project details.
View Metadata Changed
Triggers when an Airtable view changes its name or type.
Create a tag in a workspace
Creates a new tag, with properties like name and color defined in the request body, within a specific asana workspace (using `workspace gid`); this tag helps categorize tasks, is confined to the workspace, and is not automatically applied to tasks.
Create task in asana with specific details
Creates a new asana task; requires 'workspace', 'parent', or 'projects' for association, and 'followers', 'projects', 'tags' are set only at creation.
Create Attachment for Task
Tool to upload an attachment to a task. use when you need to attach a file to a specific task in asana.
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