Turn an Asana task update into a media upload
When an update signals that media is ready, carry the URL into a Cincopa upload attempt.
Trigger
Task Updated
Triggers when a task is updated in a project.
Action
Upload Asset From URL
Tool to upload a new asset directly from a provided external url and receive a status id for tracking. use when you need to import media from a remote source and optionally specify a gallery or existing asset.
Why this helps
A task may be updated to indicate readiness, yet the upload still depends on someone noticing and acting.
- Connect task updates to a media handoff
- Reduce manual checking for ready media
- Report when the intended URL is unclear
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Asana and Cincopa once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation by telling Notis to upload the task's intended external media URL after an update that indicates media is ready.
- 3Pick Task Updated as the trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports should go, then test with one real task update.
Questions about this workflow
Will any task update cause an upload?
The event triggers on a task update in a project. Describe the readiness signal in your instruction and test it with a real example.
Can it upload an attachment instead of a URL?
The available Cincopa action accepts an external URL. The task update needs to provide or point to a usable URL.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Asana to Cincopa. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Asana triggers
Cincopa actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Upload Asset From URL
Tool to upload a new asset directly from a provided external url and receive a status id for tracking. use when you need to import media from a remote source and optionally specify a gallery or existing asset.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Abort Asset Upload From URL
Tool to abort an ongoing asset upload-in-progress by providing its status id. use when an upload is no longer needed, was initiated by mistake, or is taking too long.
Attachment Added to Task
Triggers when an attachment is added to a task.
Get Asset Upload From URL Status
Tool to check the status of an asset upload initiated via url by its status id. use after calling 'upload asset from url' to poll for completion.
New Comment on Task
Triggers when a comment is added to a task in a project.
Validate API Connection
Tool to validate api connection. use after obtaining a valid api token to confirm connectivity.
New Task Created
Triggers when a new task is created in a project.
Task Moved to Section
Triggers when a task is moved to a section in a project.
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.
Task Updated
Triggers when a task is updated in a project.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Asana and Cincopa, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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