Keep Apilio event context on the related task
Put a useful event note beside the work it affects, so nobody has to reconstruct the story.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create task comment
Adds a new text comment (story) to an existing asana task, appearing in its activity feed.
Why this helps
Task history misses operational context when updates stay in a separate tool.
- Keep task history informative
- Reduce context switching
- Make operational changes easier to review
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Apilio and Asana once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create a named automation from Automations, New Automation.
- 3Tell Notis to add the incoming event summary as a comment on the Asana task identified in the request.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger, choose a report channel, and test with one real task and event.
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis know which task to comment on?
Include the task identifier or other usable task reference in the webhook request, and describe it in your instruction.
Does the comment replace task details?
No. This action adds a comment to the task activity feed.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Apilio to Asana. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Apilio triggers
Asana 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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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
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