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ActionAsanaUpdated June 2026

How do I create a section in an Asana project?

Short answer: You can create section in Asana by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Asana Create Section action to a workflow, map its 4 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Project GID
project_gid
stringRequiredAsana project GID — a numeric global ID. Find via List Projects.
Section Name
name
stringRequiredSection Name. Example: In Review
Insert Before Section GID
insert_before
stringOptionalPlace this section before the given section (optional)
Insert After Section GID
insert_after
stringOptionalPlace this section after the given section (optional)
Sample request
{
  "project_gid": "e.g. 1234567890",
  "name": "e.g. In Review",
  "insert_before": "e.g. sec456",
  "insert_after": "e.g. sec123"
}
Returns
{
  "data": {
    "gid": "sec999",
    "name": "In Review"
  }
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Create Section.

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

Gmail → Asana
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → Asana
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → Asana
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → Asana
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Create Section.

What does the Create Section action do in Asana?
Creates a new section in an Asana project. Sections organize the task list (or columns in board view); useful for templated project scaffolding.
What inputs does Create Section require?
Required: Project GID, Section Name. 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 Create Section support batch operations?
Yes. Run Create Section inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Asana's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Asana actions.

Action
Add Comment
Adds a comment (story) to an Asana task. Used for automation activity logs, AI summary notes, or status broadcasts.
Action
Add Tag to Task
Adds an existing tag to an Asana task. Used to tag based on AI classification or to auto-categorize incoming tasks.
Action
Create Subtask
Creates a subtask under an existing Asana task with name, assignee, due date, and notes. Used for templated work breakdowns.
Action
Create Task
Creates a new task in an Asana project with name, notes, assignee, due date, section, tags, and custom fields. The standard write action for piping forms or external tickets into Asana.
Action
Delete Task
Deletes a task from Asana by GID. Moves to trash for 30 days before permanent deletion.
Action
Get Project
Retrieves an Asana project by its GID with name, owner, team, members, and custom field settings. Used to enrich a trigger or render a project picker.
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