Start a DeskTime timer from a new Confluence task
Turn action items into focused work sessions automatically.
Trigger
New Task Created
Triggers when a new task (action item) is created in Confluence.
Action
Start Project Task
Tool to start tracking time for a specified project and optional task. use when you need to begin timing work on a project and optionally tag a task.
Why this helps
Action items sit in Confluence while the work happens without a clear timer or project context.
- Start focused work sooner
- Keep action items tied to tracked time
- Reduce manual timer switching
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Confluence and DeskTime in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation describing which DeskTime project task should start for matching Confluence tasks.
- 3Pick the New Task Created trigger.
- 4Choose a report channel and test with one real action item.
Questions about this workflow
Can I limit this to one space?
Yes. Describe the relevant Confluence space or task pattern in the instruction.
Does it stop the timer later?
This workflow starts tracking. Create a separate stop workflow for completion events you use.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Confluence to Desktime. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Confluence triggers
Desktime actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Project with Optional Task
Tool to create a new project with an optional initial task. use when you need to set up a new desktime project programmatically.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Get Account Details
Tool to retrieve detailed information about the authenticated user's company account. use after confirming the api key is valid to fetch company name, work settings, account timezone, and timestamp.
New Attachment Added
Triggers when a new attachment is uploaded to a Confluence page. Optionally filters by media type.
Get All Company Employees
Tool to list all employees in the company, including their roles and statuses. use after confirming valid credentials to fetch the organization’s roster.
Blog Post Added to Label
Triggers when a new blog post is added to a specific label in Confluence.
Get Employee Data
Tool to fetch data for all employees within the company. use after verifying the api key is valid.
Blogpost Inline Comment Added
Triggers when a new inline comment is added to a Confluence blog post.
Get Employee Projects
Tool to retrieve information about projects assigned to employees, including project names, durations, and statuses. use when you need to fetch per-employee project tracking data for a specific date.
Blog Post Like Count Changed
Triggers when a Confluence blog post's like count changes (someone likes or unlikes).
Get Employee Projects and Apps
Tool to retrieve an employee's tracked projects and application usage. use when you need combined project/app time data for a given employee and date (defaults to current user and today). example: "get projects and apps for employee 711867 on 2025-07-28."
Blog Post Updated
Triggers when a Confluence blog post is updated (any edit that creates a new version).
Get Projects List
Tool to retrieve all active projects for the company, including related tasks. use when you need projects overview after authentication.
Content Restrictions Changed
Triggers when view or edit restrictions change on a Confluence page or blog post. Detects user/group restrictions being added, removed, or modified.
Ping DeskTime API
Tool to check the api's availability and confirm the service is operational. use when you need to verify that the desktime api is reachable and responsive.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Confluence and Desktime, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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