Link Asana Blocked Status to GitHub Workflow Cancellation
A task is blocked in Asana, but the GitHub workflow keeps running, wasting compute and developer attention. Notis cancels workflows instantly when status changes.
Trigger
Task Moved to Section
Fires when a task is moved to a section in a project.
Action
Cancel a workflow run
Cancel a queued or in-progress workflow run.
Why this helps
Asana status changes (e.g., 'Blocked') don't stop GitHub workflows, leading to wasted CI/CD resources and false progress signals.
- Saves CI/CD resources by canceling builds for blocked tasks
- Prevents your team from chasing failed or irrelevant builds
- Keeps development workflow aligned with actual task status
- Reduces confusion about whether a workflow failure matters
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Asana and GitHub to Notis.
- 2Create an automation with the prompt: 'When a task is moved to Blocked section in Asana, cancel any running GitHub workflow runs for that repository.'
- 3Set your notification channel and save.
- 4Test by moving a task to 'Blocked' while a workflow is running and watch it cancel.
Questions about this workflow
What if a workflow is already completed?
Notis only cancels workflows that are currently running or queued. Completed workflows are left alone.
Can I trigger this on different statuses besides 'Blocked'?
Yes. Tell Notis which sections should trigger cancellation, e.g., 'Cancel on Blocked, On Hold, or Waiting for External Input.'
Does this apply to all workflows or specific ones?
By default, all workflows are canceled. You can filter by workflow name in your prompt to be more selective.
When this happens · Trigger
Fires when a task is moved to a section in a project.
Do this · Action
Cancel a queued or in-progress workflow run.
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Asana to GitHub. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Asana triggers
GitHub actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Accept a repository invitation
Accept a pending repository invitation.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Abort Repository Migration
Aborts a queued or ongoing repository migration.
Attachment Added to Task
Fires when an attachment is added to a task.
Add email for auth user
Add email addresses to your account.
New Comment on Task
Fires when a comment is added to a task in a project.
Add app access restrictions
Allow apps to push to a protected branch.
New Task Created
Fires when a new task is created in a project.
Add a repository collaborator
Add a user as a repository collaborator or update their access.
Task Moved to Section
Fires when a task is moved to a section in a project.
Add field to user project
Adds a custom field to a user-owned project.
Tag Added to Task
Fires when a tag is added to a task.
Add a repository to an app installation
Grant an app access to a repository.
Task Updated
Fires when a task is updated in a project.
Add item to user project
Adds an issue or pull request to a user-owned project.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Asana and GitHub, or any other combination from 1,500+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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