Start a BugHerd Project from a Calendar Kickoff
Turn a newly scheduled kickoff into a BugHerd project when the event has the name and website details needed to initialize it.
Trigger
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Action
Create Project
Tool to create a new project. use when you need to initialize a project after gathering its name and url. example: "create a new project named 'my website' with url 'http://www.example.com'."
Why this helps
A kickoff gets scheduled, but setting up the project space can lag behind the team’s plans.
- Start project setup from the kickoff event
- Reduce repeated setup work
- Give the team a place to organize follow-up
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Calendar and BugHerd once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in the portal or tell Notis what project setup should happen.
- 3Explain which new events are kickoffs and where the project name and URL details will come from.
- 4Pick Event Created and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real kickoff that includes the needed project details.
Questions about this workflow
What details does project creation require?
BugHerd's create project action requires a project name and URL. Ensure those details are available to Notis.
Will this run for an event that already exists?
No. Event Created fires when a new calendar event is created.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Calendar to Bugherd. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Calendar triggers
Bugherd actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Guest to Project
Tool to add a guest (client) to a project. use when you want to add an existing client by id or invite a new client by email.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add Member to Project
Tool to add a member to a project in bugherd. use when you need to add an existing user to a specific project.
Attendee Response Changed
Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.
Create Attachment
Tool to add a new attachment to a task using an existing url. use when you have project and task ids and the external file url ready.
Event Canceled or Deleted
Triggers when a Google Calendar event is cancelled or deleted. Returns minimal data: event_id, summary (if available), and cancellation timestamp.
Create Column
Tool to create a new column in a project. use when you need to add a custom workflow column after identifying the project id.
Event Starting Soon
Triggers when a calendar event is within a configured number of minutes from starting. Returns event details, time remaining, attendees, and join links when available.
Create Comment
Tool to add a new comment to a task. use when you need to record discussion or feedback on an existing task.
Calendar Event Changes
**SOON TO BE DEPRECATED** - Use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger) instead. Real-time webhook trigger for calendar event changes. Returns event metadata only. For full event data, use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger).
Create Project
Tool to create a new project. use when you need to initialize a project after gathering its name and url. example: "create a new project named 'my website' with url 'http://www.example.com'."
Event Created
Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.
Create Task
Tool to add a new task in a project. use when you have the project id and full task details ready.
Calendar Event Sync
Polling trigger that returns full event data including details, attendees, and metadata. For real-time notifications with basic info, use Calendar Event Changes (webhook).
Create Webhook
Tool to create a new webhook for real-time event notifications. use when you need to configure a callback endpoint for task or comment events. example: "create a webhook for 'task create' events to be sent to 'https://example.com/webhook'."
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Calendar and Bugherd, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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