Create a DeskTime project for every new Trello board
Make every new board ready for time tracking without setup drift.
Trigger
New Board Trigger
Triggered when a board is created in the specified workspace
Action
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.
Why this helps
New initiatives can begin before a matching time tracking project exists.
- Standardize project creation
- Start tracking new initiatives faster
- Avoid manual duplicate setup
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Trello and DeskTime in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation with a clear project creation prompt.
- 3Tell Notis to create a DeskTime project and optional starter task for each new Trello board.
- 4Pick the Trello New Board trigger and choose where reports go.
- 5Test by creating one board in the specified workspace.
Questions about this workflow
Can the project include an initial task?
Yes. The DeskTime action supports an optional initial task.
Can Notis create projects for every workspace?
The trigger runs for the Trello workspace and board scope you select.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Trello to Desktime. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Trello 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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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Trello and Desktime, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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