Turn deadline tasks into tracked DeskTime sessions
Make every deadline task come with a clear start to execution.
Trigger
New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
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
Deadline work gets planned in Todoist but its actual effort remains invisible.
- See effort behind urgent work
- Create an immediate execution cue
- Improve future deadline estimates
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Todoist and DeskTime in Notis.
- 2Create an automation from the Automations area.
- 3Describe that new deadline tasks should start timing on the matching DeskTime project.
- 4Select Todoist New Task Created as the trigger.
- 5Choose reports and test with one deadline task.
Questions about this workflow
Does DeskTime store the Todoist deadline?
DeskTime tracks the selected project and task; ask Notis to include deadline context in the task label when available.
Can this cover recurring deadlines?
Yes, each newly created Todoist task can start a separate tracking session.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Todoist to Desktime. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Todoist triggers
Desktime actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Project with Optional Task
Tool to create a new project with an optional initial task. use when you need to set up a new desktime project programmatically.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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New Task Created
Trigger when a new task is added to Todoist.
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Get Employee Data
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Get Employee Projects
Tool to retrieve information about projects assigned to employees, including project names, durations, and statuses. use when you need to fetch per-employee project tracking data for a specific date.
Get Employee Projects and Apps
Tool to retrieve an employee's tracked projects and application usage. use when you need combined project/app time data for a given employee and date (defaults to current user and today). example: "get projects and apps for employee 711867 on 2025-07-28."
Get Projects List
Tool to retrieve all active projects for the company, including related tasks. use when you need projects overview after authentication.
Ping DeskTime API
Tool to check the api's availability and confirm the service is operational. use when you need to verify that the desktime api is reachable and responsive.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Todoist and Desktime, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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