Route tagged Asana tasks for escalation
A tag can be the signal that a task needs extra attention. Send the tagged task context to an Appdrag function that handles escalations.
Trigger
Tag Added to Task
Triggers when a tag is added to a task. Note: Asana's event structure is inverted for tag events — the resource is the task and the parent is the tag. So parent.gid gives the tag GID.
Action
Execute Cloud Backend function via POST
Tool to execute a Cloud Backend API function via POST on the default environment. Use when you need to call a function with POST parameters and optional APIKey.
Why this helps
Urgent or blocked tasks can be tagged in Asana but still wait unnoticed for someone to route them.
- Turn an existing tag into a timely routing signal.
- Reduce manual scanning for tasks that need attention.
- Give an Appdrag process the task context needed for follow-up.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Asana and Appdrag once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis from any channel.
- 3In one instruction, specify which tag should trigger escalation and what task context to send to Appdrag.
- 4Pick the Asana Tag Added to Task trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real tagged task and confirm the right escalation behavior.
Questions about this workflow
How does Notis identify the tag?
For Asana tag events, the event's parent contains the tag GID. Instruct Notis which tag should prompt escalation.
Can the Appdrag function notify someone?
Yes, if your Appdrag backend function is built to carry out that notification or routing action.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Asana to Appdrag. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Asana triggers
Appdrag actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Execute Cloud Backend function via DELETE
Tool to execute a Cloud Backend API function via DELETE on the default environment. Use when you need to call a function with DELETE parameters and optional APIKey.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Execute Preprod Function (DELETE)
Tool to execute the pre-production version of a Cloud Backend API function via DELETE. Use when you need to test or validate delete operations in the preprod environment before production deployment.
Attachment Added to Task
Triggers when an attachment is added to a task.
Execute PROD API Function (GET)
Tool to execute a production Cloud Backend API function via GET. Includes robust URL handling and fallbacks to accommodate management base URLs.
New Comment on Task
Triggers when a comment is added to a task in a project.
Execute Dev Function (PATCH)
Tool to execute the development version of a Cloud Backend API function via PATCH. Use after deploying or updating your function to the dev environment.
New Task Created
Triggers when a new task is created in a project.
Execute Cloud Backend function via POST
Tool to execute a Cloud Backend API function via POST on the default environment. Use when you need to call a function with POST parameters and optional APIKey.
Task Moved to Section
Triggers when a task is moved to a section in a project.
Execute Function POST (Preprod Env)
Tool to execute a Cloud Backend API function via POST on the preprod environment. Use when you need to test a function in the preprod environment before releasing to production. Include apiKey if your function requires APIKey security.
Tag Added to Task
Triggers when a tag is added to a task. Note: Asana's event structure is inverted for tag events — the resource is the task and the parent is the tag. So parent.gid gives the tag GID.
Execute Cloud Backend function via PUT (default)
Tool to execute a Cloud Backend API function via PUT on the default environment. Use when you need to call a function with PUT parameters and optional APIKey.
Task Updated
Triggers when a task is updated in a project.
Execute Cloud Backend function via PUT (preprod)
Tool to execute a Cloud Backend API function via PUT on the preprod environment. Use when you need to call a function with PUT parameters and optional APIKey in preprod.
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