Create a Jira kickoff issue from a new task list
Give each new initiative a visible starting point in Jira when you create its task list.
Trigger
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.
Action
Create Issue
Creates a new jira issue (e.g., bug, task, story) in a specified project.
Why this helps
New initiatives can begin without a clear record of their goal or first step.
- Create a visible initiative starting point.
- Capture the list purpose in Jira.
- Reduce missed kickoff documentation.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Tasks and Jira once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation by naming it and describing the outcome.
- 3Tell Notis which new lists represent initiatives and to create a kickoff issue in the Jira project you specify.
- 4Pick the New Task List Created trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real initiative list and review the kickoff issue.
Questions about this workflow
Does this create a new Jira project?
No. This workflow creates an issue in a Jira project you identify in the instruction.
What should the kickoff issue include?
Ask Notis to use the list title and available context, and supply any goal or conventions that are not present in the list.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Tasks to Jira. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Tasks triggers
Jira actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add Attachment
Uploads and attaches a file to a jira issue.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add Comment
Adds a comment using atlassian document format (adf) for rich text to an existing jira issue.
New Task Created
Triggers when a new task is created in a Google Tasks list. Uses timestamp filtering (updatedMin) to efficiently detect new tasks.
Add Watcher to Issue
Adds a user to an issue's watcher list by account id.
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.
Assign Issue
Assigns a jira issue to a user, default assignee, or unassigns; supports email/name lookup.
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.
Bulk Create Issues
Creates multiple jira issues (up to 50 per call) with full feature support including markdown, assignee resolution, and priority handling.
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.
Create Issue
Creates a new jira issue (e.g., bug, task, story) in a specified project.
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.
Link Issues
Links two jira issues using a specified link type with optional comment.
Create Project
Creates a new jira project with required lead, template, and type configuration.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Tasks and Jira, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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