Start DeskTime tracking from WhatsApp requests
A message arrives, and your timer starts with it.
Trigger
New WhatsApp Message Received
Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.
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
Starting a timer manually creates friction exactly when a request needs a quick response.
- Reduce context switching
- Capture work start times promptly
- Keep request handling tied to project tracking
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect TimelinesAI and DeskTime in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation in Automations with a name and plain language prompt.
- 3Tell Notis to start the relevant DeskTime project task when a new WhatsApp message is a work request.
- 4Pick the TimelinesAI New WhatsApp Message Received trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one real request message.
Questions about this workflow
Will every WhatsApp message start a timer?
No. Tell Notis to act only when the message clearly requests work and identifies a known project or task.
What if the project is unclear?
Notis can report the ambiguity instead of starting tracking.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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