Make Asana task handoffs easier to understand
When work changes sections, clarify a word in the task wording so the next review starts with more context.
Trigger
Task Moved to Section
Triggers when a task is moved to a section in a project.
Action
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Why this helps
A task can reach a new stage while unfamiliar wording still makes its purpose harder to grasp.
- Add context at a natural task handoff
- Reduce time spent searching for a term
- Make new-stage review easier to follow
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Asana and Dictionary api once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis from any channel what outcome you want.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to identify a relevant unfamiliar word in a moved task's wording and look it up.
- 4Choose Task Moved to Section as the trigger, then choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real task moved to a section.
Questions about this workflow
Does the trigger provide the task's section change?
The listed event triggers when a task is moved to a section in a project.
What does Dictionary api return?
It retrieves definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings for the word Notis looks up.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Asana to Dictionary api. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Asana triggers
Dictionary api actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Get Word Definition V2
Tool to retrieve definitions, phonetics, origin, and meanings of a given word using freedictionaryapi v2. use when you need comprehensive lexical data for a specific word.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Attachment Added to Task
Triggers when an attachment is added to a task.
New Comment on Task
Triggers when a comment is added to a task in a project.
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 Dictionary api, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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