Keep list changes visible with a WhatsApp template
When a list changes, send a consistent WhatsApp template that points you back to the update.
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
Send template message
Send a template message to a whatsapp number.
Why this helps
List edits can be hard to catch when you are not actively looking at Google Tasks.
- Use a consistent message format for list changes.
- Make changes easier to spot when you are away from Google Tasks.
- Use an approved template where WhatsApp requires one.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Tasks and WhatsApp once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, or tell Notis in plain language from any channel.
- 3Describe the outcome: when this task list changes, send the recipient an approved WhatsApp template with the list name and available change context.
- 4Pick the Google Tasks Task List Changed trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real list change after confirming the template is approved and available.
Questions about this workflow
What counts as a task list change?
The trigger monitors a specific list and detects title or content updates.
Can a pending template be used?
Templates must be approved by WhatsApp before they can be used. Check the template status before relying on it.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Tasks to Whatsapp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Tasks triggers
Whatsapp actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create message template
Create a new message template for the whatsapp business account. templates must be approved by whatsapp before they can be used. templates are required for marketing messages and messages sent outside the 24-hour window.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete message template
Delete a message template from the whatsapp business account. this permanently removes the template and it cannot be recovered. only delete templates that are no longer needed.
New Task Created
Triggers when a new task is created in a Google Tasks list. Uses timestamp filtering (updatedMin) to efficiently detect new tasks.
Get business profile
Get the business profile information for a whatsapp business phone number. this includes business details like description, address, website, and contact info.
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.
Get media
Get information about uploaded media including a temporary download url. the download url is valid for 5 minutes and can be used to retrieve the actual media file. this is useful for downloading media that was sent to your whatsapp number.
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.
Get media info
Get metadata about uploaded media without generating a download url. this is useful for checking file size, type, and hash without downloading the file. use get media if you need the actual download url.
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.
Get message templates
Get all message templates for the whatsapp business account. templates are required for sending messages outside the 24-hour window and for marketing/utility messages.
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.
Get phone number
Get details of a specific phone number associated with a whatsapp business account.
Get phone numbers
Get all phone numbers associated with a whatsapp business account (waba).
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Tasks and Whatsapp, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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