Refresh Canny details from task lists
Keep shared initiative context aligned as planning changes.
Trigger
Task List Changed
Triggers when a task list changes (title or content updates). This trigger monitors a specific Google Tasks list and fires when changes are detected.
Action
Update Post
Tool to update post details. use when you need to change a post's title, details, eta, images, or custom fields.
Why this helps
The product board reflects an old plan while the working task list has already changed.
- Reduces stale initiative information
- Keeps planning and feedback aligned
- Preserves a clear source of updates
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Tasks and Canny in the Notis portal.
- 2Create a new automation and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to update the linked Canny post with meaningful scope or context changes from the task list.
- 4Pick Task List Changed as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel, then test with one scope change.
Questions about this workflow
Can minor list edits be ignored?
Yes. Tell Notis to act only when scope, timing, or customer-facing context changes.
How is the linked post identified?
Store its Canny URL or ID in the list description or the automation context.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Tasks to Canny. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Tasks triggers
Canny actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
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Change Post Status
Tool to change a post's status. use when you need to update a post's workflow stage and optionally notify voters.
New Task List Created
Triggers when a new Google Tasks task list is created. This trigger monitors Google Tasks and fires when new task lists are detected.
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Task Details Changed
Triggers when a specific task's details change. This trigger monitors a single Google Task and fires when any of its details (title, notes, status, due date, completion, position) are modified.
Create Comment
Tool to create a new comment on a post. use when you have the authorid and postid and want to submit feedback or replies.
Task List Changed
Triggers when a task list changes (title or content updates). This trigger monitors a specific Google Tasks list and fires when changes are detected.
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Task Updated
Triggers when an existing task is updated in a Google Tasks list. This trigger monitors a specific task list and fires when tasks are modified.
Create Post
Tool to create a new post on a board. use when you have the boardid and userid and need to submit new feedback.
Create Tag
Tool to create a new tag. use when you have the boardid and tag name and need to categorize posts.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Tasks and Canny, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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