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ActionAsanaUpdated May 2026

How do I tag an Asana task?

Short answer: Drop the "AsanaAdd Tag to Task" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Task GID
task_gid
stringRequiredAsana task GID — a numeric global ID (16+ digits). Find via List Tasks or Search Tasks. Not the task name.
Tag GID
tag_gid
stringRequiredAsana tag GID — a numeric global ID. Find via List Tags.
Sample request
{
"task_gid": "e.g. 1234567890",
"tag_gid": "e.g. 9876543210"
}
Returns
{
"data": {}
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Add Tag to Task.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Add Tag to Task.

What does the Add Tag to Task action do in Asana?
Adds an existing tag to an Asana task. Used to tag based on AI classification or to auto-categorize incoming tasks.
What inputs does Add Tag to Task require?
Required: Task GID, Tag GID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Asana returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Add Tag to Task support batch operations?
Yes. Run Add Tag to Task inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Asana's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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