Start DeskTime tracking after a Trello card update
Let meaningful card changes restart momentum with a running timer.
Trigger
Card Updated Trigger
Triggered when a specific card is updated
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
Updated cards often require immediate action, but restarting the timer gets forgotten.
- Resume work with less friction
- Capture effort after scope changes
- Keep active work visible
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Trello and DeskTime in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation and describe when tracking should start.
- 3Tell Notis to start the relevant DeskTime project task after a Trello card update that signals active work.
- 4Pick the Trello Card Updated trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one update that should start work.
Questions about this workflow
Will every edit start a timer?
The automation follows the condition you describe for meaningful updates.
What if the project is not identifiable?
Notis can report that the DeskTime project or task context is missing.
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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.
Get Account Details
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Card Archived Trigger
Triggered when a card is archived in the specified board
Get All Company Employees
Tool to list all employees in the company, including their roles and statuses. use after confirming valid credentials to fetch the organization’s roster.
New Activity Trigger
Triggered when there is activity in Trello.
Get Employee Data
Tool to fetch data for all employees within the company. use after verifying the api key is valid.
New Board Trigger
Triggered when a board is created in the specified workspace
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.
New Card Trigger
Triggered when a card is created in the specified board
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."
Card Updated Trigger
Triggered when a specific card is updated
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.
Trello and Desktime, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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